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WG05 KVT

2005 Nissan Navara

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

197,895 mi
Last recorded197,895 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Navara88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 KVT
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 197,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 197,876 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 191,233 miles

Both headlamp aim projected beam images are poor

Offside Rear Chassis repair covered in underseal

Offside Rear Outer sill repair covered in underseal

Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Structure and components corroded and covered in underseal

Fail 1 Aug 2024 190,622 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both headlamp aim projected beam images are poor

Offside Rear Chassis repair covered in underseal

Offside Rear Outer sill repair covered in underseal

Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Structure and components corroded and covered in underseal

Pass 13 Jul 2023 178,493 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower rear lower arm bushes poorly fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion repairs made to rear of chassis and cab mounting areas made to poor standard

Fail 11 Jul 2023 178,476 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached torsion bar to lower arm insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cab and rear body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged pipe across rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower rear lower arm bushes poorly fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion repairs made to rear of chassis and cab mounting areas made to poor standard

Fail 10 Nov 2022 178,437 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification ball joint nut locking device missing/not working (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting lower rear cab door (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced l/h/r chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most rear ridged brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 163,552 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush moderate movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear end of chassis moderatly corroded,but unable to crumble with moderate pressure

Pass 22 Oct 2020 149,773 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre hard abnormall wear

amage on screen ,not afecting drivers veiw

Fail 13 Oct 2020 149,484 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre hard abnormall wear

amage on screen ,not afecting drivers veiw

Pass 28 Mar 2019 134,053 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

center prop shaft bearing has slight play

heavily under sealed

Pass 23 Mar 2018 128,358 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Mar 2018 128,358 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Mar 2017 125,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 113,852 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 101,519 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 88,279 miles

o/s/r shock absorber slightly weak

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Mar 2013 84,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

surface corrosion on chassis & suspension components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 77,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 67,256 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs poor condition on inner faces

Pass 31 Mar 2011 67,256 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs poor condition on inner faces

Pass 31 Mar 2010 55,464 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 41,947 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 35,049 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Navara?

Based on 1,323,173 MOT tests across 129,772 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
8,088
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
129,772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,592
Registration plate lamp not working 21,149
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,951
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17,402
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,057
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WG05 KVT is a 2005 Nissan Navara in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 88,875 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 Navara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG05 KVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Navara typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Navara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WG05 KVT is a 2005 Nissan Navara, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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