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KF05 EKT

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

136,186 mi
Last recorded136,186 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 136,186 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Slight power steering fluid leak on top of steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Front Worn pulley possibly alternator causing squeak on start-up

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust hangers corroded/Front exhaust hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on tread pattern/ 5mm left on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5mm) left on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on tread pattern/ 5mm left on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 136,185 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pad worn almost fully possible cause of binding calliper (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Slight power steering fluid leak on top of steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Front Worn pulley possibly alternator causing squeak on start-up

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust hangers corroded/Front exhaust hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on tread pattern/ 5mm left on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5mm) left on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on tread pattern/ 5mm left on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 133,246 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 129,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 129,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 125,417 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 125,417 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 120,680 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 120,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 115,287 miles

Exhaust fixings corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component offside rack end damp (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 115,287 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust fixings corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component offside rack end damp (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 106,861 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 100,587 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 100,587 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 May 2014 93,509 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 83,862 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 75,940 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 75,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 64,136 miles

osf wheel binding slightly

rear wiper torn

Pass 24 Jun 2010 54,515 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 44,719 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 33,171 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 EKT is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EKT, 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 EKT registered?

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

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