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LT05 VBY

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

72,274 mi
Last recorded72,274 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 VBY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 72,274 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 71,487 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 71,487 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 70,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2024 70,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 69,162 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 67,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 66,470 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 65,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2018 62,980 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2018 62,980 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 59,315 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 59,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 55,666 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 52,292 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 48,288 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 42,806 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and wearing close to balding but legal at time of inspection strongly recommend change tyre as soon as possible

Fail 18 May 2013 42,751 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge o/s/f balding and n/s wearing close to balding recommend replace tyres and wheel alignment

Pass 8 May 2012 37,508 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

auto box slipping when reverse selected

both front tyres wearing on inner edge resulting rear close to legal limit

Pass 6 May 2011 31,839 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 27,391 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 19,279 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 15,174 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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LT05 VBY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red 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 LT05 VBY, 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 LT05 VBY registered?

LT05 VBY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 April 2005.

Is LT05 VBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT05 VBY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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