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KF05 BKZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

260,172 mi
Last recorded260,172 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 BKZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 260,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp in poor condition

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 248,733 miles

Nearside Rear lamp in poor condition

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 239,308 miles

Nearside Rear Outer light lens cover broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 232,124 miles

Nearside Rear light cover damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has been repaired (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 231,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light cover damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has been repaired (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 223,657 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dip beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 214,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear lamp in poor condition

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 214,471 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear lamp in poor condition

Pass 17 Apr 2019 198,343 miles

Nearside Rear outer lamp unit cover damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 182,363 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 182,363 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 168,130 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 153,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 140,750 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 126,482 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 112,675 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 99,920 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 84,017 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 75,911 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2009 63,493 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2008 48,510 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 BKZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KF05 BKZ registered?

KF05 BKZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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The MOT history for KF05 BKZ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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