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KF05 CEN

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear sections have a slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracked (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracked (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 107,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 104,808 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at joint to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 104,808 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at joint to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 112,025 miles

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 11 May 2020 98,805 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 95,953 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 91,717 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 88,883 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 86,197 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 84,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf/osf lower arm corroded

oil leak under engine

oil sump corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2015 84,518 miles

nsf/osf lower arm corroded

oil leak under engine

oil sump corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2014 82,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nsf/osf lower arms corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2014 82,807 miles

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

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

nsf/osf lower arms corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2013 76,259 miles

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

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

nearside windscreen wiper starting to smear

Fail 16 Apr 2013 76,259 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

nearside windscreen wiper starting to smear

Pass 30 Jan 2012 71,537 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 64,026 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 64,026 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 43,242 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 32,982 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 21,322 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 CEN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 CEN, 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 CEN registered?

KF05 CEN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is KF05 CEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF05 CEN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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