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MA05 KWN

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

103,472 mi
Last recorded103,472 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 KWN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 103,472 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2025 103,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 85,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 70,047 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 52,685 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge And Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 39,912 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 39,912 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 38,673 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 37,596 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 37,596 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 36,362 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 35,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn on the limit (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 35,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn on the limit (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 32,873 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2015 31,589 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 29,505 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Sep 2013 27,303 miles

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

nosie from o/s/r brake

Pass 6 Sep 2012 24,777 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 24,777 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 21,162 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 17,786 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 13,181 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 8,297 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 KWN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KWN, 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 KWN registered?

MA05 KWN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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The MOT history for MA05 KWN shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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