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MK05 NVO

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

116,076 mi
Last recorded116,076 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 NVO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 116,076 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 116,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 115,710 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 110,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracks (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 107,000 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 103,128 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 49,352 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 49,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 94,350 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 82,460 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 58,536 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 47,787 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 47,777 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 39,552 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 32,327 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)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 26,758 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 26,749 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 24,144 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 15,417 miles

Front disks slightly scored & lipped

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear disks slightly pitted, corroded & pitted on edges.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 15,417 miles

Front disks slightly scored & lipped

Rear disks slightly pitted, corroded & pitted on edges.

Pass 26 May 2009 11,953 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 39,360 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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MK05 NVO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MK05 NVO, 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 MK05 NVO registered?

MK05 NVO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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