Nissan Almera
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,392 cc
T685 KBAMOT history
T685 KBA is a blue petrol Nissan Almera first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 71,640 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 71,640 mi
- At MOT on 12 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 911 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T685 KBA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Nissan
- Model
- Almera
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,392 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 30 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T685 KBA was last recorded at 71,640 miles on 12 Sept 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 71,625 miles · 7 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 15 miles
- Average per year
- 911 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 71,640 miles
- 2025 – 71,061 miles
- 2024 – 70,425 miles
- 2023 – 69,353 miles
- 2022 – 68,587 miles
- 2021 – 67,960 miles
- 2020 – 67,491 miles
- 2019 – 66,684 miles
- 2018 – 65,538 miles
- 2017 – 64,764 miles
- 2016 – 63,440 miles
- 2015 – 62,372 miles
- 2014 – 61,141 miles
- 2013 – 60,134 miles
- 2012 – 59,168 miles
- 2011 – 58,090 miles
- 2010 – 57,105 miles
- 2009 – 56,005 miles
- 2008 – 55,071 miles
- 2007 – 54,060 miles
- 2006 – 53,026 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass71,640 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Advise underside corrosion
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Slight oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,640 miles (+15)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 71,640 miles
- Test number
- 497918665555
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail71,625 miles (+564)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,625 miles
- Test number
- 470193883265
- MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass71,061 miles (+636)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 71,061 miles
- Test number
- 297395267114
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass70,425 miles (+1,072)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 70,425 miles
- Test number
- 383883029000
- MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass69,353 miles (+766)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 69,353 miles
- Test number
- 949765181507
- AdvisoryFront suspension units corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear suspension units corroded
Pass68,587 miles (+627)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 68,587 miles
- Test number
- 539864687778
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass67,960 miles (+469)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 67,960 miles
- Test number
- 341924743131
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
- AdvisoryUnderside corrosion
Pass67,491 miles (+807)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 67,491 miles
- Test number
- 240590278050
- AdvisoryCentral Upper high level brake light inoperative
- AdvisoryRear shock absorber bellows perished
- AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded
- AdvisoryAll brake pipes corroded or covered in grease or other material
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
- AdvisoryUnderside showing signs of corrosion
Pass66,684 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 66,684 miles
- Test number
- 205042078307
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise centre to rear exhaust flanges corroded
- AdvisoryAdvise high level stop light inop
- AdvisoryAdvise underside corrosion
Fail66,684 miles (+1,146)1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,684 miles
- Test number
- 869458125763
- MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise centre to rear exhaust flanges corroded
- AdvisoryAdvise high level stop light inop
- AdvisoryAdvise underside corrosion
Pass65,538 miles (+774)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2019
- Odometer
- 65,538 miles
- Test number
- 900816364678
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryAdvise rear to centre exhaust mounting flanges corroded
- AdvisoryAdvise underside corrosion
Pass64,764 miles (+400)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2018
- Odometer
- 64,764 miles
- Test number
- 875683942468
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryAdvise underside corrosion
Fail64,364 miles (+924)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,364 miles
- Test number
- 896876133377
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryAdvise underside corrosion
Pass63,440 miles (+1,068)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 63,440 miles
- Test number
- 135599602880
- AdvisoryAdvise nail o/s/f tyre and tread worn slightly inner edge
- AdvisoryAdvise oil leak
Pass62,372 miles (+1,231)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 62,372 miles
- Test number
- 479237415185
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass61,141 miles (+1,007)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 61,141 miles
- Test number
- 497334814151
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass60,134 miles (+966)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 60,134 miles
- Test number
- 405405513117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,168 miles (+1,078)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 59,168 miles
- Test number
- 839867812116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,090 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 58,090 miles
- Test number
- 305807911103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,090 miles (+985)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,090 miles
- Test number
- 955216111133
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Pass57,105 miles (+1,100)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 57,105 miles
- Test number
- 673197210101
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass56,005 miles (+934)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 56,005 miles
- Test number
- 940142919182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,071 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 55,071 miles
- Test number
- 403823818168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,061 miles (+1,001)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,061 miles
- Test number
- 854519808132
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass54,060 miles (+1,034)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 54,060 miles
- Test number
- 330984397064
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass53,026 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 53,026 miles
- Test number
- 474455596041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T685 KBA
- Does T685 KBA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T685 KBA is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T685 KBA?
- The MOT on T685 KBA is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T685 KBA done?
- T685 KBA was recorded at 71,640 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2026, an average of 911 miles a year.
- Has T685 KBA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T685 KBA has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on T685 KBA ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on T685 KBA find?
- T685 KBA passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes covered in grease; front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides have surface corrosion; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front, and 1 more.
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