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KU55 LAO

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

36,893 mi
Last recorded36,893 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 LAO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 36,893 miles

o/s/f brake bind

underside rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2024 36,504 miles

underside rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2023 35,932 miles

slight bind of o/s/f brake

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 24 Sep 2022 34,707 miles

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

o/s/f brake bind

Pass 24 Sep 2021 33,841 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 33,508 miles

rear tyres worn low

underside rusty

Pass 28 Sep 2019 32,733 miles

rear tyres worn low

Pass 14 Sep 2018 31,887 miles

parking brake efficiency on minimum 16%

underside rusty in places

Pass 12 Sep 2017 31,062 miles

underside rusty in places

Pass 7 Sep 2016 29,914 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Sep 2015 28,142 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 26,390 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 24,231 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 24,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 21,695 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 18,802 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 18,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 75,435 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 14,397 miles

n/s/r tyre close to wear bars

Pass 20 Sep 2008 12,622 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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KU55 LAO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KU55 LAO, 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

How do I check the history of KU55 LAO?

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What year was KU55 LAO registered?

KU55 LAO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is KU55 LAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU55 LAO shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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