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KF05 DFP

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,576 mi
Last recorded74,576 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 74,576 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlight lenses deteriorated

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

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

Rear Both nearside and offside inner sills corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2025 73,670 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 73,670 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 71,098 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 69,011 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 66,633 miles

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

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

auxiliary drive belt in poor condition

Pass 11 Mar 2021 63,377 miles

front registration plate damaged/deteriorated close to excess

Pass 17 Mar 2020 61,866 miles

Nearside Front brake is binding close to excess

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing

front registration plate damaged close to excess

Pass 18 Mar 2019 58,700 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 54,796 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 54,575 miles

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

Front registration plate deterioating

N/S Front tyre perishing very slightly

Pass 26 Oct 2015 53,018 miles

suspect front brake pads getting low

Fail 26 Oct 2015 53,005 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

suspect front brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Oct 2014 49,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 46,168 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 43,792 miles

air bag light on .

Pass 21 Oct 2011 40,907 miles

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

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

air bag light on.

wipers are a little hard.

Pass 26 Oct 2010 36,269 miles

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

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

front wipers are starting to split.

Pass 4 Nov 2009 32,019 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 27,496 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres starting to crack

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 DFP is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc 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 DFP, 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 DFP registered?

KF05 DFP is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is KF05 DFP safe to buy?

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