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KF05 COU

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

66,888 mi
Last recorded66,888 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 66,888 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 65,656 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 64,235 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 64,233 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2023 62,474 miles

underbody slight corrosion

Fail 12 Jan 2023 62,473 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre & rear exhaust broken (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

underbody slight corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2022 60,294 miles

underbody slight corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2021 57,568 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 55,224 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 55,223 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2019 53,149 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 44,620 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 38,785 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 36,710 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 34,423 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 31,814 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 29,454 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 26,932 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 24,470 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 21,620 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 18,404 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 15,171 miles

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

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 COU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 COU, 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 COU registered?

KF05 COU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is KF05 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF05 COU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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