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KU55 LBX

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

106,060 mi
Last recorded106,060 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 LBX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 106,060 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 106,053 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking Fuel tank return pipe corroded. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2025 103,579 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2025 103,579 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 102,095 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 102,094 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 99,328 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 93,371 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 90,432 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 90,360 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 89,584 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 88,134 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 84,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join of front to middle (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 84,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join of front to middle (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 72,808 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 728,028 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 62,759 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)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 62,542 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 52,177 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 46,916 miles

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 15 Nov 2011 45,153 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 41,178 miles

both front tyres worn to excess and slightly perished

Pass 2 Nov 2009 35,390 miles

rear inner brake pads worn to limit

Pass 25 Oct 2008 27,053 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre tread

Fail 24 Oct 2008 27,025 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

nail in n/s/f tyre tread

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 LBX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LBX, 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 KU55 LBX registered?

KU55 LBX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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