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KG05 ORT

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

79,397 mi
Last recorded79,397 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 ORT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 79,397 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 74,985 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 74,587 miles

Power steering component leaking from steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 66,755 miles

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

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

Offside Front Head Lamp insecure but not likely to fall

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 62,351 miles

Nearside rear door difficult to open

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 62,351 miles

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

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

Nearside rear door difficult to open

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 58,059 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 58,059 miles

Brake performance not tested rear brakes metal to metal (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 54,802 miles

Offside Head lamp mounts broken, but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 25 Mar 2019 48,003 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 37,457 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 29,134 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 29,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 27,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 25,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 23,441 miles

Both front tyres sidewalls cut not to canvas

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 21,408 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 19,601 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 19,601 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 16,999 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 14,442 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking / offside rear and offside front tyres sidewall cut not to canvas

Pass 20 Mar 2009 12,411 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 10,537 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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KG05 ORT is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KG05 ORT, 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 KG05 ORT registered?

KG05 ORT is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is KG05 ORT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG05 ORT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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