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LV05 KGY

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

62,490 mi
Last recorded62,490 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 62,490 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 60,266 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 58,297 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front foglamp not working

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 58,297 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front foglamp not working

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 48,779 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 43,041 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 42,018 miles

N/S/R Lamp cracked

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

O/S/R Tyre cracked

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 42,018 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 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))

N/S/R Lamp cracked

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

O/S/R Tyre cracked

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 41,242 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 41,242 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 39,064 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 36,384 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 34,594 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 34,594 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 32,702 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 32,702 miles

Nearside Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 31,598 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 30,144 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 28,430 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 26,577 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 24,380 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 21,154 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 18,975 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 16,149 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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LV05 KGY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LV05 KGY, 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 KGY registered?

LV05 KGY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is LV05 KGY safe to buy?

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