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VN05 KPV

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,486 mi
Last recorded45,486 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 KPV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 45,486 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 45,485 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively binding front brake binding rear brake stiff and slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rear in one of the calipers the pads are worn below minium thick ness (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2018 34,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2018 34,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 33,995 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 33,037 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 31,678 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 30,691 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 29,632 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 27,944 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 25,069 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 21,763 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 19,189 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 14,023 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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VN05 KPV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KPV, 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 KPV registered?

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

Is VN05 KPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN05 KPV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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