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KG05 XFZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

145,087 mi
Last recorded145,087 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 XFZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 145,087 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2025 145,087 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 127,012 miles

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 110,896 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 92,162 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 92,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 70,612 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 55,727 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 55,658 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 48,799 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 39,221 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 34,785 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 32,288 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 32,288 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 27,577 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 24,908 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 23,677 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 23,677 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 22,186 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 21,093 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 19,756 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 19,067 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 16,904 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 13,850 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 XFZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 XFZ, 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 KG05 XFZ registered?

KG05 XFZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 March 2005.

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