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MT05 KBV

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,704 mi
Last recorded87,704 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 KBV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 87,704 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2026 87,704 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 85,110 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 81,638 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 77,728 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 74,597 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 74,597 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 72,493 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 69,585 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 67,788 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 67,788 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 64,620 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 60,544 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 55,643 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 48,613 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 44,901 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 39,870 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 36,649 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 33,297 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 33,297 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 30,219 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 27,076 miles

bothsides rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 17 Sep 2008 23,221 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 21,551 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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MT05 KBV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MT05 KBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MT05 KBV?

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What year was MT05 KBV registered?

MT05 KBV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 June 2005.

Is MT05 KBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT05 KBV shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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