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MV05 XXL

2005 Nissan Almera

Beige Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,158 mi
Last recorded86,158 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 XXL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 86,158 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 71,637 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

corrosion on underbody, chassis, suspension and brake components

Pass 23 Dec 2020 64,217 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 64,217 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 59,746 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 55,347 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 50,715 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 45,876 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 45,876 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 41,624 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 41,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 36,502 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 31,909 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 28,371 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 24,223 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 20,396 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 16,350 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 XXL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Beige with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MV05 XXL, 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 XXL registered?

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

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