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KF05 BWO

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,943 mi
Last recorded140,943 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 BWO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 140,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 131,149 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 131,149 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 121,021 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 108,704 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 104,367 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 104,367 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 100,662 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 100,627 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 96,905 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 96,905 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 89,293 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 83,921 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 78,508 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 78,508 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear perished

Pass 15 Jul 2015 72,943 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 72,524 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 68,654 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 59,155 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 53,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 47,516 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2010 40,109 miles

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

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

o.s.r. outer side brake disc slight corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2009 31,768 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 24,924 miles

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

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 BWO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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