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KV05 FGP

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,870 mi
Last recorded92,870 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 FGP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 92,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 89,125 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 89,125 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 80,227 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear tyres perished 195 55 16

Pass 25 May 2018 72,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wear outer edge

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

Fail 25 May 2018 72,994 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wear outer edge

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

Pass 23 May 2017 65,817 miles

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

parking brake just met requirement 17%

Pass 23 May 2016 58,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to approx 2 mm and scrubbing edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to approx 2 mm and scrubbing edges (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component damp over offside of steering rack area (2.3.3b)

exhaust system corroded in places

nearside rear brake disc has corrosion on part of its braking surface

Pass 26 May 2015 50,345 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 46,829 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to crack between the tread

o/s/r tyre starting to crack between the tread

Pass 4 May 2013 43,305 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 39,256 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 35,361 miles

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

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

front discs slightly corroded on inside face

Pass 4 May 2010 31,751 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 May 2009 28,234 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak from sump

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 May 2009 28,234 miles

Oil leak from sump

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 May 2008 21,960 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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KV05 FGP is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KV05 FGP, 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 FGP registered?

KV05 FGP is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is KV05 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV05 FGP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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