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PK05 KNZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,252 mi
Last recorded134,252 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 KNZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 134,252 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 134,232 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 130,533 miles

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 126,425 miles

Offside Rear light has damage to outer lens not affecting light

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 122,677 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 122,620 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 118,217 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity lamp lens damaged (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 113,123 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 113,122 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 107,548 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 100,718 miles

Slight seepage from power steering pipe at rack

Fail 27 Nov 2017 100,718 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working 1 x 501 Bulb fitted (1.1.C.1d)

Slight seepage from power steering pipe at rack

Pass 21 Nov 2016 93,099 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 90,990 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 90,990 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective at time of test airbag light turned off (5.4.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 89,380 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 86,122 miles

rear number plate worn but not likely to be misread

Fail 29 Oct 2013 86,122 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear number plate worn but not likely to be misread

Pass 1 Oct 2012 84,737 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 64,629 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 44,452 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 28,789 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 10,464 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 10,286 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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PK05 KNZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PK05 KNZ, 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 PK05 KNZ registered?

PK05 KNZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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