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KF05 ELV

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,662 mi
Last recorded158,662 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 158,662 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 154,477 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light all over and on suspension components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2024 154,477 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light all over and on suspension components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 150,154 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 196,104 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 141,924 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 141,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 138,081 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 134,354 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 134,354 miles

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 126,355 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 120,735 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 114,036 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 114,036 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 107,514 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 97,526 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 97,526 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 86,615 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 86,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 75,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 64,602 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 58,960 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 58,960 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 52,246 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 52,246 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 43,981 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 30,057 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 16,604 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 ELV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ELV, 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 ELV registered?

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

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