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EF05 PVV

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

69,903 mi
Last recorded69,903 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 PVV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 69,903 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 68,156 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 68,156 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 66,550 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 63,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 61,725 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 56,892 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 56,889 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 53,418 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 53,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 50,951 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 50,951 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 47,401 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 47,401 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 43,221 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 43,221 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 38,819 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 38,819 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 37,293 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 37,293 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 35,125 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 35,125 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 31,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 31,565 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 28,286 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 28,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 24,230 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 19,752 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 15,257 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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EF05 PVV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EF05 PVV, 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.

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What year was EF05 PVV registered?

EF05 PVV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is EF05 PVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 PVV shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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