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KF05 BSU

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

130,713 mi
Last recorded130,713 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 BSU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 130,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Fuel Pipe Corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2022 125,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 125,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 120,705 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 120,705 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 117,044 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 108,500 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 29 Mar 2019 108,500 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Apr 2018 101,318 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 101,318 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 93,192 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 86,517 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 86,517 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 77,249 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 67,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Apr 2013 58,708 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 49,051 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 44,540 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 40,249 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 33,812 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 26,844 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 BSU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BSU, 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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What year was KF05 BSU registered?

KF05 BSU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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