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KF05 BYT

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,990 mi
Last recorded54,990 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 BYT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 54,990 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 53,447 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 52,018 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 50,352 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 48,815 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 47,684 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 47,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 46,094 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 45,033 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 43,419 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 43,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 40,603 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 40,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 37,660 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 33,805 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 29,238 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 25,731 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 22,470 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 19,652 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 16,730 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 BYT is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BYT, 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 BYT registered?

KF05 BYT is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is KF05 BYT safe to buy?

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