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VN05 KPA

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

89,103 mi
Last recorded89,103 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 KPA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 89,103 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 29 May 2026 89,103 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 May 2025 65,761 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 58,051 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2023 56,251 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2023 56,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 54,482 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 51,495 miles
Fail 31 May 2021 51,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 48,947 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 76,828 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 46,828 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced head light very dim (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 45,340 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 45,340 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 43,848 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 42,052 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 40,166 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 40,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 38,240 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 36,267 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 33,919 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 31,608 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 31,608 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 28,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 27,570 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 24,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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VN05 KPA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VN05 KPA, 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 VN05 KPA registered?

VN05 KPA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is VN05 KPA safe to buy?

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