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VN05 KPU

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,274 mi
Last recorded46,274 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 KPU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2014 46,274 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 34,648 miles

brake fluid low

n/s front tyre wall damaged outer

o/s rear tyre split around whole circumference outer wall

steering rack has slight leak

Pass 3 May 2012 30,970 miles

n/s/r tyre has slight detirioration on side wall

Pass 21 Apr 2011 26,567 miles

nail o/n/r tyre

slight cracking n/s/r tyre

Pass 13 May 2010 22,993 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 18,901 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 18,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2008 13,426 miles

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

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

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 KPU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VN05 KPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN05 KPU registered?

VN05 KPU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is VN05 KPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN05 KPU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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