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KF05 BFY

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

135,691 mi
Last recorded135,691 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 BFY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 135,691 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 135,691 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 117,405 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 117,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2018 106,505 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 106,490 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside headlamp insecure.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Mar 2017 95,063 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 95,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 707,118 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 707,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 81,940 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 74,838 miles

Automatic gearbox fluid leaking from around cooling hose

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside dipped beam has low output

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 70,112 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 70,112 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside main beam image incorect

Pass 27 Mar 2012 62,073 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 62,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 53,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

short tow bar bolts fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2011 53,734 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

short tow bar bolts fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2010 43,300 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 36,782 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low on outer edge

Pass 29 Mar 2008 30,750 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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KF05 BFY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 58,958 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KF05 BFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Almera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KF05 BFY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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