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KU05 FZK

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

113,896 mi
Last recorded113,896 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 FZK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 113,896 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 113,540 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 113,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2024 109,862 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AT THE REAR O/S AND N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 109,859 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AT THE REAR O/S AND N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 103,439 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 103,434 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 98,402 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 92,812 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 92,809 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 89,877 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 85,945 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 80,583 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 75,102 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 69,763 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 69,763 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 65,149 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 59,207 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 53,758 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 49,646 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 1 Mar 2011 39,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2010 33,572 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 31,896 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 26,994 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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KU05 FZK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KU05 FZK, 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 KU05 FZK registered?

KU05 FZK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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