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GB KF05BYX

2005 Nissan Almera

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Year

2005

Fuel

Petrol

Colour

Grey

Engine

1769cc

CO2

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Euro status

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1 Vehicle identity

Registration

KF05BYX

Make

Nissan

Model

Almera

Year

2005

First registered

31 Mar 2005

Fuel

Petrol

Engine

1769cc

Colour

Grey

CO2

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Euro status

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Marked for export

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Wheel plan

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Type approval

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V5C issued

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Vehicle age

21 yr 6 mo

Registration area

Luton

2 Tax, MOT & ULEZ

Tax status

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Tax due

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Annual road tax

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MOT status

Valid (as at 27 Sep 2026)

MOT expiry

5 Dec 2026

ULEZ / Clean Air Zone

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Outstanding recall

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First used date

31 Mar 2005

Manufacture date

31 Mar 2005

3 What this car’s MOT record points to

Read from the last two years of this car's own test record, grouped by area. Each line quotes what the tester wrote and the date of the test.

Monitor

Suspension & steering

Minor item, 4 Dec 2025: Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both. Recorded at 2 tests.

Advisory, 4 Dec 2025: Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil. Recorded at 3 tests.

Advisory, 4 Dec 2025: Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded.

Minor item, 4 Dec 2025: Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both. Recorded at 2 tests.

8 more in the full MOT history below.

Typical UK garage price for coil spring replacement: £175–£400. Typical UK garage prices for each job, from published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026; not a quote.

Critical

Lamps & visibility

Item fixed during the test, 4 Dec 2025: Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left.

Item fixed during the test, 28 Nov 2024: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid.

Minor item, 4 Dec 2025: Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both.

2 more in the full MOT history below.

Typical UK garage price for lamp or bulb replacement: £30–£200. Typical UK garage prices for each job, from published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026; not a quote.

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Structure & corrosion

Advisory, 4 Dec 2025: Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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Engine – oil

Advisory, 4 Dec 2025: Oil leak, but not excessive. Recorded at 7 tests.

Advisory, 28 Nov 2024: Oil leak, but not excessive. Recorded at 7 tests.

Typical UK garage price for oil sump or gasket repair: £130–£300. Typical UK garage prices for each job, from published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026; not a quote.

No recent issue

Brakes, Tyres, Exhaust & emissions, Other

Nothing recorded against these in the last two years of tests.

Brakes: last recorded 28 Nov 2020 (advisory), outside the two-year window. Tyres: last recorded 1 Dec 2022 (advisory), outside the two-year window. Exhaust & emissions: last recorded 12 May 2018 (item fixed during the test), outside the two-year window. Other: last recorded 27 Apr 2019 (advisory), outside the two-year window.

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4 How it compares with other 2005 Almeras

Against every Nissan Almera first used in 2005 and tested in Great Britain in the 2025 test year (3,610 first-attempt tests) — the most recent full year available.

Measure	This car	Typical 2005 Almera	What it means
Pass rate, first attempts	12 of 18 (67%)	53.5% in 2025	Higher than the group figure
Fails, first attempts	6 of 18	35.6% of first tests	In line with the group figure
Fixed during the test (PRS)	5	10.9% of first tests	5 on this record
Mileage at its latest test (4 Dec 2025)	98,326 miles	84,830 (middle half 66,407–106,997)	Inside the middle half; not an outlier
Clean passes (no advisories)	8 of 18	17.0% of first tests	Higher than the group figure

"Typical" is every Nissan Almera first used in 2005, any fuel or use — not adjusted for mileage. This car's figures are from its own record only. A first attempt is any test not within 10 days after a failed test of this car.

Check before you buy — for this car

On this carSuspension & steering. minor item, advisory recorded in the last two years (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025). Worth looking behind each wheel with a torch at the coil springs and bushes, and listening for knocks over bumps on a test drive.
On this carLamps & visibility. item fixed during the test, minor item recorded in the last two years (2008, 2017, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025). Worth asking someone to watch while you work every lamp and indicator, and checking the wipers clear the screen cleanly.
On this carStructure & corrosion. advisory recorded in the last two years (2020, 2021, 2025). Worth looking underneath with a torch at the sills, floor and mountings for corrosion.
On this carEngine – oil. advisory recorded in the last two years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025). Worth looking under the car and around the engine for fresh oil, and asking when it was last serviced.
Nothing recentOther. A top failure area for 2005 Almeras. Recorded on this car in 2018, 2019, nothing in the last two years. Worth asking the seller about this item and having it looked at during an inspection.

This car vs what 2005 Almeras usually fail on

Stop lamp: not working12.6%this car: lamps & visibility items recorded 2008, 2017, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect10.7%this car: lamps & visibility items recorded 2008, 2017, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Position lamp: not working10.5%this car: lamps & visibility items recorded 2008, 2017, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault10.4%this car: other items recorded 2018, 2019

Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively10.3%this car: lamps & visibility items recorded 2008, 2017, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Bars: share of 2005 Almera first tests that did not pass first time in 2025 carrying each item, in DVSA's wording. Right-hand note: what this car's own record shows in that area.

Mileage position

0middle half of 2005 Almeras: 66,407–106,997220,000 miles

This car: 98,326 miles at its latest test — inside the middle half.

More on this year of Almera: 2005 Nissan Almera MOT statistics · all Almera years · Nissan

Seen how its record compares. What the public record cannot show is money owed on it.

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3 Mileage analysis

Average: 6,347 miles/year over 17.7 years

5 MOT history

Tests passed18 of 24

Tests failed6

Plate changesNone

Record sourceGreat Britain (DVSA)

Avg mileage/year6,347 mi

Pass rate75%

First mileage19,503 mi (as at 25 Mar 2008)

Last mileage98,326 mi (as at 4 Dec 2025)

Years on record17.7 yr

Colour at last MOTGrey

Test history

Pass 4 Dec 2025 98,326 mi Expiry 5 Dec 2026

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i)) Minor
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i)) Minor
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Advisory
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) Advisory
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Advisory
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Advisory

Fail 4 Dec 2025 98,326 mi

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i)) Minor
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i)) Minor
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Advisory
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) Advisory
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Advisory
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a)) Fixed during test
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Advisory

Pass 28 Nov 2024 89,022 mi Expiry 5 Dec 2025

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Advisory
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i)) Minor
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) Advisory
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) Advisory
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Advisory

Fail 28 Nov 2024 89,022 mi

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Advisory
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i)) Minor
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) Advisory
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) Advisory
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Advisory
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Fixed during test

Pass 2 Dec 2023 81,292 mi Expiry 5 Dec 2024

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Advisory
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i)) Minor
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) Advisory
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Advisory
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a)) Advisory

Pass 1 Dec 2022 72,904 mi Expiry 5 Dec 2023

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i)) Minor
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Advisory
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) Minor
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Advisory
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advisory

Fail 1 Dec 2022 72,904 mi

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i)) Minor
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Fixed during test
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Advisory
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) Minor
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Advisory
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advisory

Pass 6 Dec 2021 64,075 mi Expiry 5 Dec 2022

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i)) Minor
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Advisory
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) Minor
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Advisory
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advisory

Fail 4 Dec 2021 64,074 mi

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i)) Minor
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Advisory
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Major — failed
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) Minor
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Advisory
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advisory

Pass 28 Nov 2020 60,187 mi Expiry 27 Nov 2021

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i)) Minor
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Advisory
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Advisory
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advisory
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Advisory

Pass 27 Apr 2019 57,776 mi Expiry 11 Nov 2020

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Advisory
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Advisory
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i)) Advisory

Pass 12 May 2018 91,262 mi Expiry 11 May 2019

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) Advisory
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) Advisory

Fail 12 May 2018 91,262 mi

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) Advisory
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) Fixed during test
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Fixed during test
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) Advisory

Pass 2 Mar 2017 45,455 mi Expiry 1 Mar 2018

Exhaust is rusty Advisory
N/S/F tyre side wall has a small gouge Advisory
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) Advisory

Fail 2 Mar 2017 45,455 mi

Exhaust is rusty Advisory
N/S/F tyre side wall has a small gouge Advisory
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) Fixed during test
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) Fixed during test
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) Advisory

Pass 12 Apr 2016 42,995 mi Expiry 11 Apr 2017