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KF05 DVR

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

52,465 mi
Last recorded52,465 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 DVR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 52,465 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 51,731 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 50,903 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 50,903 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 49,890 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 48,740 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 47,469 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 46,082 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 46,075 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 44,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm and balding inner edge strong advise change asap and wheel alignment (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm and balding inner edge strong advise change asap and wheel alignment (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 42,506 miles

Front both tyres abnormal wear

Pass 17 Jul 2015 39,838 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2014 37,616 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 35,237 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

unable to see front and rear brake pads may be wearing thin

Pass 29 Jun 2012 33,152 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 29,018 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 25,111 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 20,633 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 17,891 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 DVR is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DVR, 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 DVR registered?

KF05 DVR is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is KF05 DVR safe to buy?

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