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KL05 YKJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,930 mi
Last recorded97,930 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL05 YKJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 97,930 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 97,917 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Brakes are spongy (1.1.2 (a))

Coolant low/at minimum

Pass 19 Mar 2025 92,366 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 86,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Mar 2023 80,025 miles

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

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

sump corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2023 80,025 miles

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

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

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

sump corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2022 72,421 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 66,511 miles

offside front headlamp intensity weakening

scratches in swept area of windscreen

Pass 2 Apr 2020 62,923 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 51,799 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 43,443 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 43,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 36,011 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 34,683 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 32,407 miles

Oil leak

slight damage to o/s outer sill

Pass 7 May 2013 29,987 miles

Oil leak

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 3 May 2012 27,540 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 25,115 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 22,870 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 20,370 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 17,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2008 17,464 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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KL05 YKJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KL05 YKJ, 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 KL05 YKJ registered?

KL05 YKJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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