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KIG 1742

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,708 mi
Last recorded126,708 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIG 1742
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 126,708 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

all underbody and components corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2025 126,708 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

all underbody and components corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2024 114,088 miles

All front suspension components corroded

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2024 113,952 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

All front suspension components corroded

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2023 105,168 miles

All underbody and components covered with underseal

Exhaust leak

Front cross member corroded

Sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2022 96,306 miles

All Underbody components corroded

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 86,743 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 86,743 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 77,508 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 77,508 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 74,987 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

handbrake travel borderline

Pass 27 Nov 2017 70,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres worn on edge slightly

Fail 27 Nov 2017 70,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres worn on edge slightly

Pass 25 Nov 2016 62,883 miles

Surface corossion underfloor on some brake and suspension components

Pass 1 Dec 2015 58,895 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 52,734 miles

exhaust deteriorated at rear

offside front tyre damaged on inner tread

Pass 30 Nov 2013 47,866 miles

slight blow at exhaust rear joint

slight leak from lower radiator oil hose

sump porous

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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KIG 1742 is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KIG 1742, 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 KIG 1742 registered?

KIG 1742 is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is KIG 1742 safe to buy?

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