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KF05 BTO

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,242 mi
Last recorded106,242 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2020 106,242 miles

Coil spring corroded Both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both / front and rear (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 106,242 miles

Coil spring corroded Both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both / front and rear (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2015 106,235 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 101,857 miles

rear exhaust silencer coroded

Pass 20 Jun 2013 98,404 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 98,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 95,635 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 95,635 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 86,901 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

advise n/s/r and o/s/r tyres wearing slightly miss shaped on tread pattern

advise rear brake pads have been fit and has only just met parking brake limit at 16% may require bedding in

advise rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2011 86,897 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

advise n/s/r and o/s/r tyres wearing slightly miss shaped on tread pattern

advise rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2010 74,460 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 62,086 miles

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

advise light scratches in windscreen

Fail 28 Apr 2009 62,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

advise light scratches in windscreen

Pass 25 Apr 2008 43,151 miles

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

advise scratches in windscreen

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 BTO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BTO, 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 BTO registered?

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

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