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NC05 KVP

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

52,338 mi
Last recorded52,338 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 KVP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 52,338 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2026 52,338 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 51,131 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 51,102 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 50,645 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 50,004 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 49,405 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 49,405 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 48,586 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 47,820 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 46,756 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 45,202 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 43,249 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 41,712 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 40,236 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 38,978 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 37,206 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 33,351 miles

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

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

parking brake lever getting high

rear brakes noisy

Pass 22 Jun 2011 27,725 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front brake discs inner faces starting to pitt

both front tyres inner edges wearing slightly

Pass 24 Jun 2010 23,035 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 19,379 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 15,084 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 KVP is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KVP, 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 NC05 KVP registered?

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

Is NC05 KVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC05 KVP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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