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KU05 LVZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,811 mi
Last recorded93,811 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 LVZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 93,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 93,811 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 83,739 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 76,466 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 76,466 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 70,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 67,565 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2021 67,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 65,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 63,661 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 59,608 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 59,608 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 56,346 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 56,341 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 52,017 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin started to get low (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 48,244 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 44,638 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 44,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 37,272 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 32,402 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 26,747 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 21,248 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 16,901 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 12,843 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 LVZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LVZ, 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 LVZ registered?

KU05 LVZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is KU05 LVZ safe to buy?

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