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KF05 CVL

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

76,342 mi
Last recorded76,342 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 76,342 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2026 76,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2025 74,890 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2025 74,890 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 73,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 72,297 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 70,528 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 69,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 65,762 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Apr 2019 61,475 miles

rear wiper torn

Pass 18 Apr 2018 57,665 miles

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

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

inner rear sills corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2017 53,977 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 53,977 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 50,154 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 45,966 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 41,522 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 37,873 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 35,093 miles

Monitor off side front tyre wear

Pass 18 Apr 2011 30,976 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 28,008 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 23,681 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 19,209 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 19,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 CVL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CVL, 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 CVL registered?

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

Is KF05 CVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF05 CVL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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