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KF05 BWA

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

116,094 mi
Last recorded116,094 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 116,094 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 116,094 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 113,651 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 109,771 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 109,771 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 104,784 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 99,614 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 99,614 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 94,951 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 92,213 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 92,213 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 87,249 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 87,249 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 80,646 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 80,646 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 73,631 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 73,631 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 67,197 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 59,871 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 59,871 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 50,859 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 43,432 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 35,311 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 29,236 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 27,204 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 18 Mar 2009 22,507 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 19,466 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 BWA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BWA, 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 BWA registered?

KF05 BWA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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