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PL05 KJX

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,173 mi
Last recorded101,173 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 KJX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 101,173 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 101,173 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 95,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 95,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 88,095 miles

Nearside Rear nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2022 79,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 70,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 70,688 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Above rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 62,990 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 62,990 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 55,493 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 54,742 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 54,727 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 51,116 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 47,389 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 24 Jun 2016 47,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Jun 2015 40,783 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 40,783 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 36,553 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 36,531 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2013 32,955 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 30,570 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 30,528 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 25,774 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 21,473 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 21,473 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 18,893 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 14,797 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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PL05 KJX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PL05 KJX, 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 PL05 KJX registered?

PL05 KJX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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