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KF05 DVL

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,936 mi
Last recorded86,936 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 86,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside 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 1 Sep 2021 82,868 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 82,868 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 81,433 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 81,432 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 79,746 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 77,002 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 71,253 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 65,183 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 59,792 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 59,792 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 54,808 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 48,528 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 41,706 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 36,649 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 30,938 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 24,693 miles

advise offside front tyre tread depth near to the legal limit

Fail 18 Mar 2009 24,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

advise offside front tyre tread depth near to the legal limit

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 DVL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DVL, 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 DVL registered?

KF05 DVL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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