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KH05 FBV

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

91,607 mi
Last recorded91,607 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH05 FBV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 91,607 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 91,225 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 91,221 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 90,103 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 85,211 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 80,276 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 77,348 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 77,347 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Interacting when lights on (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 75,422 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 72,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component misting (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake ferrules corrode

Pass 6 Jun 2017 68,868 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

slight exhaust blow

Pass 6 Jun 2016 64,231 miles

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 5 Jun 2015 60,497 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 54,042 miles

oil leak on engine and gearbox.

Fail 9 Jun 2014 54,042 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil leak on engine and gearbox.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 48,738 miles

front tyres wearing low 2-3 mm tread depth

oil leak on engine and gearbox.

oil leak on power steering.

Fail 10 Jun 2013 48,738 miles

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

front tyres wearing low 2-3 mm tread depth

oil leak on engine and gearbox.

oil leak on power steering.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 43,972 miles

slight oil leak from power steering rack.

Pass 9 Jun 2011 37,705 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 29,925 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 29,925 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 20,192 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 13,347 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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KH05 FBV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue 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 KH05 FBV, 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 KH05 FBV registered?

KH05 FBV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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