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OV05 KNO

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

48,303 mi
Last recorded48,303 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 KNO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 48,303 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 47,962 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise front bumper insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2024 47,396 miles

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

o/s outer sill damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2023 46,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2022 45,624 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 45,624 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 43,357 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 41,558 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside sill damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2020 41,558 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside sill damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2019 38,134 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 38,134 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Body has an unsafe modification O S SILL DAMAGED AND SPLIT (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 36,581 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2017 35,488 miles

Nearside Front wiper poor

Offside Front subframe wet with oil around steering rack mounting

Offside Outer sill damaged and corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 4 May 2017 35,488 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front wiper poor

Offside Front subframe wet with oil around steering rack mounting

Offside Outer sill damaged and corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Mar 2016 35,156 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 34,637 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 33,942 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 32,032 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 32,032 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 27,792 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 22,915 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 19,502 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 19,502 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 13,600 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 10,922 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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OV05 KNO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OV05 KNO, 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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OV05 KNO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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