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MA05 KVU

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,524 mi
Last recorded91,524 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 KVU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 91,524 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 91,524 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 89,089 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 89,089 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 86,453 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 82,181 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 82,140 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 77,496 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 72,769 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 72,754 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 67,628 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 62,063 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 56,311 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 50,965 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 50,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 46,216 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 40,192 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 32,225 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 22,555 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 15,377 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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MA05 KVU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MA05 KVU, 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 MA05 KVU registered?

MA05 KVU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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