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KU05 HPY

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

110,976 mi
Last recorded110,976 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 110,976 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2026 110,943 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 106,427 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 30 Jun 2025 106,421 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2024 101,181 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

handbrake only just requirements

Fail 2 Mar 2024 101,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

o/s rear stabilizer bar corroding

Pass 25 Feb 2023 94,790 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 88,798 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both Front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 84,320 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 81,486 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 75,933 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 70,557 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

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

front wipers smeary

offside rear tyre small cracks

Pass 27 Feb 2017 65,897 miles

205/55/R16/91V. OF 3 OR 4 NR 7 NF 4mm.

Pass 17 Feb 2016 61,493 miles

205/55/R16/91V. OF 4 OR 4 NR 2 NF 6mm.

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 61,493 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

205/55/R16/91V. OF 4 OR 4 NR 2 NF 6mm.

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 57,958 miles

205/55/R16/91V. OF 5 OR 4 NR 2 NF 1.8mm

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 54,357 miles

Both front tyres wearing from inner edges recommend tracking

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

N/s/f tyre getting low on tread

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tyres cracking slightly

Fail 21 Feb 2014 54,324 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres wearing from inner edges recommend tracking

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

N/s/f tyre getting low on tread

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tyres cracking slightly

Fail 26 Feb 2013 51,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 51,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 45,886 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 45,886 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Mar 2011 35,480 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 28,418 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 22,467 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 31,056 miles

Both front tyres low 205/55/16V

Front number plate deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2008 16,629 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 HPY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 HPY, 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 HPY registered?

KU05 HPY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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