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KG05 YBS

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,404 mi
Last recorded137,404 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 YBS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 137,404 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL underbody and inside arches pipes been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 1 by manifold and catalyst 2 rear pipe into rear silencer split and rotten 3/4 way around- advise action before falls off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre by edge ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle arm to body area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle arm to body area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear end of car under body corroded including both inner sills

Fail 5 Feb 2025 137,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL underbody and inside arches pipes been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 1 by manifold and catalyst 2 rear pipe into rear silencer split and rotten 3/4 way around- advise action before falls off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre by edge ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle arm to body area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle arm to body area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear end of car under body corroded including both inner sills

Pass 27 Jan 2024 134,276 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes under car been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre by edge-unrepairable ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump porous and leaking also oil filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear inner sills corroded at rear and also underbody at rear

Fail 17 Jan 2024 134,208 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed and rotten (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill rotten and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes under car been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre by edge-unrepairable ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump porous and leaking also oil filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear inner sills corroded at rear and also underbody at rear

Pass 13 Jan 2023 131,052 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes under car and by wheels have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 124,886 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased underbody and by all wheels (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump porous and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 124,764 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face complete corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased underbody and by all wheels (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump porous and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 119,589 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 115,047 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

all dustcovers on all 4 shocks are split and ripped

Fail 30 Jan 2020 115,047 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged seized (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged seized (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

all dustcovers on all 4 shocks are split and ripped

Pass 31 Jan 2019 107,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked heavily but no cords visible= borderline pass (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 107,629 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction mil lamp illuminated (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked heavily but no cords visible= borderline pass (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 100,617 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 100,543 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 100,540 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 97,558 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 85,504 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 74,538 miles

front brake pads worn discs corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2013 66,367 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 66,367 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 58,200 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 48,266 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 48,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 38,351 miles

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 6 Jul 2009 28,236 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 15,372 miles

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

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 YBS is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KG05 YBS, 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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KG05 YBS is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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