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MH05 KCU

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

58,259 mi
Last recorded58,259 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 KCU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 58,259 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 56,801 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component fluid leak from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 54,343 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 51,903 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 49,841 miles

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 48,375 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 46,653 miles

Front Steering rack damp on oil.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 44,213 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 41,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wiper skips slightly

Pass 25 Nov 2016 38,261 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 35,447 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 35,447 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 32,815 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly scrubbed on inner edge

o/s/r tyre 3mm and starting to perished

wipers slightly smear screen

Pass 2 Dec 2013 29,853 miles

front drop link bushes perishes

o/s/r tyre perished and wearing low

Pass 28 Dec 2012 27,003 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 27,003 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 24,255 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 21,016 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 19,175 miles

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

offside rear tyre on 3mm of tread

Pass 18 Feb 2009 14,644 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 11,212 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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MH05 KCU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 MH05 KCU, 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 MH05 KCU registered?

MH05 KCU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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