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RF55 KSU

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

38,249 mi
Last recorded38,249 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 KSU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 38,249 miles

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

o/s rack boot damp o/s sill corroded exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2024 34,826 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 31,158 miles

front discs rusty poor

front pads very much on limit

nsf brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Oct 2022 26,845 miles

o/s headlight image on limit

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2021 23,592 miles

front disc corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2020 21,305 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 21,286 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 20,874 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 20,435 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 19,134 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 17,505 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 15,860 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and getting low on tread

slight damage nearside front tyre wall

Pass 26 Oct 2010 13,859 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2009 11,275 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 8,674 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 8,674 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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RF55 KSU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RF55 KSU, 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 RF55 KSU registered?

RF55 KSU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is RF55 KSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF55 KSU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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