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GV05 DLX

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

95,762 mi
Last recorded95,762 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 DLX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 95,762 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 87,442 miles

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 21 May 2024 80,770 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 80,754 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 80,592 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine sump in poor condition

Fail 9 May 2022 80,579 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine sump in poor condition

Pass 18 May 2021 80,421 miles

N/S/F brake is binding.

Pass 20 May 2020 80,253 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine sump in poor condition corroded and starting to be damp

Pass 21 May 2019 80,058 miles

Play in N/S/F drop link ball joint.

Sump is corroding.

Pass 28 May 2018 79,338 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in tread depth but not showing cordes at time of test

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine sump becoming poor condition

Pass 23 May 2017 78,796 miles

Slight play in front drop links.

Fail 23 May 2017 78,796 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in front drop links.

Pass 13 May 2016 77,358 miles

N/S/F brake is binding.

Pass 22 May 2015 76,350 miles

Both rear outer brake pads are worn very low. Rear brakes are binding slightly.

Pass 13 May 2014 73,985 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 May 2013 62,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2012 53,727 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 46,584 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 41,228 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2010 41,228 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 33,769 miles

Centre rear seat removed at time of test

Pass 27 May 2008 25,649 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread.

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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GV05 DLX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GV05 DLX, 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 GV05 DLX registered?

GV05 DLX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is GV05 DLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV05 DLX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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