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PJ05 KJV

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,461 mi
Last recorded51,461 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 KJV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 51,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 49,733 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 49,733 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Jul 2025 49,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 48,510 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 48,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 46,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 45,732 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 44,790 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 44,277 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 43,768 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 41,882 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 41,072 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 39,696 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 39,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 37,867 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 35,801 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 33,288 miles

Restricted visibilty due to plastic sill covers

Pass 1 Aug 2012 31,427 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 29,249 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall [not deep enough to reach ply or cord.& wearing on outer edge.

restricted visibility due to plastic sill covers. .

Pass 2 Jul 2010 26,629 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 21,800 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 19,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 19,147 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 18,017 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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PJ05 KJV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PJ05 KJV, 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

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What year was PJ05 KJV registered?

PJ05 KJV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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