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LV05 KCO

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

80,980 mi
Last recorded80,980 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 KCO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 80,980 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 80,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 76,948 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 76,948 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 73,563 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 71,228 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 69,408 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 66,544 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 66,544 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 64,168 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 64,168 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 61,339 miles

Child seat fitted

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 61,330 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Child seat fitted

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 59,433 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 59,433 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 56,144 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 52,292 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 52,292 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 46,503 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 46,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 41,006 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 41,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 35,862 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 35,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 31,221 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 26,763 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 26,762 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2008 21,129 miles

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

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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LV05 KCO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 LV05 KCO, 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 LV05 KCO registered?

LV05 KCO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is LV05 KCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 KCO shows 28 tests with a 60.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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