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GL05 VWP

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

83,125 mi
Last recorded83,125 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 VWP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 83,125 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 83,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 76,429 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 65,717 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 65,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 57,212 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 45,792 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 45,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 37,017 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 35,882 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 34,513 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut to outer sidewall cords not exposed.

Fail 26 Apr 2018 34,513 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front tyre cut to outer sidewall cords not exposed.

Pass 23 May 2017 31,789 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 31,789 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 18 May 2016 29,771 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 27,215 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 25,001 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 21,398 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 19,431 miles

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

rear tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Jun 2011 17,535 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 15,875 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 14,361 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 12,934 miles

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

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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GL05 VWP is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GL05 VWP, 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 GL05 VWP registered?

GL05 VWP is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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