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KF05 BZU

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,075 mi
Last recorded157,075 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 157,075 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2016 157,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 147,946 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2015 147,942 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2014 135,601 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak through sump

Pass 19 Mar 2013 122,435 miles

airbag warning lamp illuminated

Fail 15 Mar 2013 122,430 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

airbag warning lamp illuminated

Pass 16 Mar 2012 108,821 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

windscreen scuffed

SRS lamp indicating fault

Fail 16 Mar 2012 108,816 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

windscreen scuffed

SRS lamp indicating fault

Pass 25 Mar 2011 99,185 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 99,185 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2010 78,337 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

power steering fluid leak from rack pinion area (bordering on fail criteria)

windscreen lightly scuffed over a large area (bordering on faikl criteria) reccomend have glass polished

Fail 5 Mar 2010 78,337 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

power steering fluid leak from rack pinion area (bordering on fail criteria)

windscreen lightly scuffed over a large area (bordering on faikl criteria) reccomend have glass polished

Pass 13 Mar 2009 59,652 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 40,582 miles

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

Front wipers juddering slightly

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Seepage from offside rack gaitor

Slight squeek from steering rack during lock to lock check

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 BZU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BZU, 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 BZU registered?

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

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