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KL05 YXV

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

135,839 mi
Last recorded135,839 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL05 YXV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 135,839 miles

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

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

front suspension corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2024 134,999 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 134,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 133,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 132,912 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 132,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 131,980 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 131,973 miles

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 131,687 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 131,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 128,676 miles

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

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 128,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 125,852 miles

Offside steering rack slight leak

Pass 4 May 2017 121,685 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 115,462 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 110,061 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 100,849 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 92,281 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 May 2012 82,447 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 71,244 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 59,405 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 48,079 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 35,358 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 YXV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver 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 KL05 YXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KL05 YXV registered?

KL05 YXV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is KL05 YXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL05 YXV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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