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MK05 NVY

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

47,430 mi
Last recorded47,430 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 NVY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 47,430 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 47,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 43,656 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 43,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 39,832 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 39,734 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2022 36,520 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 36,095 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 32,136 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 32,133 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on the edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner disc. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on the edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 30,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking all over side wall & part onto the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking all over side wall & part onto the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 30,596 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking all over side wall & part onto the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking all over side wall & part onto the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 29,733 miles

Central front discs corroding

Rear discs corroding

lights corrosion for all suspension parts

Pass 16 Jan 2017 29,158 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 28,818 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 28,228 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 28,228 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 27,371 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 25,913 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

esp light on

Pass 10 Feb 2012 23,808 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner and outer edge

Pass 18 Feb 2011 21,670 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2010 18,699 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/S/R Tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 18,699 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R Tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2009 16,421 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 14,433 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 NVY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MK05 NVY, 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 NVY registered?

MK05 NVY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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