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NC05 KUR

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,695 mi
Last recorded97,695 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 KUR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2026 97,695 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding binding enough to be unable to test wheel bearing for roughness (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam unable to tell if level device working also (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding binding enough to be unable to test wheel bearing for roughness (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn scored from pads going to metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed exposed in cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f tyre very near wear bars

n/s/r tyre badly cracked in grooves close to cord showing

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

tailgate struts not working

Pass 20 Aug 2025 91,427 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 91,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 91,424 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 89,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear boot dampers weak

Pass 30 Jun 2023 87,981 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside / Nearside Front & Rear All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 86,915 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 83,357 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 82,565 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 81,285 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 79,296 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 77,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2016 74,035 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 72,294 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 65,669 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front wipers starting to smear windscreen.

off side rear brake binding on slightly.

Pass 28 May 2013 58,260 miles

Front wiper blades starting to smear screen.

Fail 28 May 2013 58,260 miles

Front wiper blades starting to smear screen.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 May 2012 51,992 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 44,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 37,115 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 28,547 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 20,820 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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NC05 KUR is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NC05 KUR, 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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NC05 KUR is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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