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KU05 HPA

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

133,098 mi
Last recorded133,098 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 133,098 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 123,560 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 123,558 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 111,833 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 111,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 103,436 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 93,960 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 85,188 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 76,352 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 68,700 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 65,422 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 64,511 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 64,511 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions ROTATION INCORRECT (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 61,395 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 58,172 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 53,693 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 53,692 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Slight Blow From Centre Of Exhaust

Slight Oil leak From Auto Box Cooler Pipes

Pass 20 Mar 2013 48,291 miles

nearside front tyre wearing unusually

Pass 23 Nov 2011 42,398 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 38,174 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 38,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

advise front discs corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2010 32,639 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 26,986 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 20,102 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 HPA 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 HPA, 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 HPA registered?

KU05 HPA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is KU05 HPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU05 HPA shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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