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KV05 FGF

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

196,841 mi
Last recorded196,841 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 FGF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 196,841 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Sep 2016 196,841 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Oct 2015 176,993 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 176,993 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 156,608 miles

Oil leak

battery could be better secured but it should not cause a problem as it is

o/s/r brake caliper slide pin rubber cover missing

wear on inside of both front tyres ( track has been set )

Fail 19 Sep 2014 155,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

battery could be better secured but it should not cause a problem as it is

o/s/r brake caliper slide pin rubber cover missing

Pass 26 Sep 2013 137,869 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 137,193 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on inside

Pass 17 Sep 2012 116,969 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 116,470 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 99,256 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 88,888 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 76,158 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 76,123 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 69,676 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 69,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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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KV05 FGF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 KV05 FGF, 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 KV05 FGF registered?

KV05 FGF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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