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KU05 LXE

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

67,875 mi
Last recorded67,875 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 67,875 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R & O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 67,278 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 67,278 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 64,988 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 64,988 miles

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

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 Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 63,818 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 62,503 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 60,670 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 59,539 miles

both front shock absorber giators broken

Fail 13 Feb 2020 59,539 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front headlamps lenses tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

both front shock absorber giators broken

Pass 18 Feb 2019 57,425 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 54,850 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front shock dust covers poor

Pass 21 Feb 2017 51,358 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 51,358 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 47,987 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 45,233 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 41,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 38,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 34,920 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 34,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 30,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 26,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 23,016 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 18,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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 LXE 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 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 LXE, 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 LXE registered?

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

Is KU05 LXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU05 LXE 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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