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LV05 KFA

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

116,613 mi
Last recorded116,613 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 KFA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2020 116,613 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 116,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 108,410 miles

Offside Rear small cracks in tyre tread

Fail 17 Apr 2019 108,410 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s and n/side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2018 99,496 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 99,490 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s and n/side (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 90,437 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 90,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 80,939 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wiper does not clear the windscreen very effectively

Fail 20 Apr 2016 80,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wiper does not clear the windscreen very effectively

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 74,388 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 74,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 65,362 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 63,568 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 63,568 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 62,118 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 59,240 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake noise

Pass 15 Apr 2011 59,240 miles

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

nearside rear brake noise

Pass 20 Apr 2010 55,973 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 52,722 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 49,634 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 49,634 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 KFA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KFA, 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 KFA registered?

LV05 KFA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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