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MV05 XXH

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

86,663 mi
Last recorded86,663 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 XXH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 86,663 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 82,254 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 77,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 72,801 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 69,191 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 69,191 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 66,151 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 66,151 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split. (21" standard blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 64,782 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 95,942 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" standard blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 61,984 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 58,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (195/55/16) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 55,184 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 51,929 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 48,409 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 44,147 miles

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

advise front wiper rubbers

osf tyre has nail in inner part of tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2013 40,566 miles

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

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

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

advise wiper rubbers front

Pass 23 Feb 2012 36,701 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 32,314 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 27,645 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 27,645 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 23,752 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 19,791 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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MV05 XXH is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MV05 XXH, 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 MV05 XXH registered?

MV05 XXH is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is MV05 XXH safe to buy?

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