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PK05 KUW

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,115 mi
Last recorded57,115 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 KUW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 57,115 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 57,109 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 46,823 miles

Front All outline marker lamps light intensity obviously reduced both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 42,146 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 38,992 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 37,167 miles

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 35,553 miles

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 32,804 miles

Exhaust Corroded.

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 32,804 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Corroded.

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 30,767 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 28,251 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Apr 2017 28,247 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 26,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 23,184 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on edges

Fail 21 Apr 2015 23,184 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres worn slightly on edges

Pass 23 Apr 2014 20,176 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 20,176 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 18,207 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 18,207 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 16,222 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2011 14,306 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2011 14,306 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 12,301 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 10,502 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 8,250 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 8,250 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 KUW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KUW, 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 KUW registered?

PK05 KUW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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