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KU05 FZF

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

102,684 mi
Last recorded102,684 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 FZF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 102,684 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 102,684 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 99,351 miles

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

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

Nearside mirror glass missing

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 99,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside mirror glass missing

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 99,074 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

corrosion to underside

front springs rusty

heat shield loose

Fail 7 Dec 2022 98,947 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

corrosion to underside

front springs rusty

heat shield loose

Pass 24 Jan 2022 97,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside mirror glass missing

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 95,090 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 95,090 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 91,640 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 91,640 miles

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

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 83,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2019 83,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 77,077 miles

Corrosion on suspension components

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front tyre tread wearing low

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Passenger front seat belt twisted

Fail 24 Jan 2018 77,077 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Corrosion on suspension components

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front tyre tread wearing low

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Passenger front seat belt twisted

Pass 9 Jan 2017 72,059 miles

Passenger seat belt twisted

Fail 9 Jan 2017 72,054 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside front inner brake pad wearing low .. brake binding slightly

Oil level low

Passenger seat belt twisted

Rear inner brake pads look worn

Pass 16 Jan 2016 67,595 miles

offside head lamp slightly insecure...secure with bonnet down...advise to improve image

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Jan 2015 63,286 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front bumper insecure

O/S Headlamp loose but providing beam pattern.

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2013 57,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side front brake slight binding

rear brakes slight binding(advise full inspection)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 57,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side front brake slight binding

rear brakes slight binding and noisy (advise full inspection)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 51,642 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 45,417 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 45,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 39,394 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 39,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 31,966 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 31,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 21,799 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 21,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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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KU05 FZF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 KU05 FZF, 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 KU05 FZF registered?

KU05 FZF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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