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NA05 PVL

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

148,782 mi
Last recorded148,782 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA05 PVL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 148,782 miles

Age related rust

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n\s and o\s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively n\s and o\s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n\s and o\s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 148,782 miles

Age related rust

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n\s and o\s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively n\s and o\s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n\s and o\s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 139,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n\s and o\s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n\s and o\s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 139,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n\s and o\s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n\s and o\s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 131,538 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2024 131,525 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 112,158 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 109,778 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All around (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2022 109,778 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All around (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 106,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 101,608 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 101,608 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits emission fail (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 96,691 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 86,724 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 86,724 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 69,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.0mm, wear on inner edges of front tyre AND SLIGHT TEAR on outer sidewall. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front door mirror glass has slight cracks.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.0mm AND wear on inner edges of tyre. (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES OF VEHICLE (3.5.1i)

note;- rear wiper blade torn/split.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 53,674 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 43,879 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 37,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre is worn in the edge

Pass 24 Apr 2013 32,963 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 28,256 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 22,057 miles

cut in outer side wall of near side front tyre not deep enough to reach cords

small cut in outer side wall of off side front tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2010 17,876 miles

near side front tyre outer wall damaged but no ply or cord showing..

Pass 14 Apr 2009 13,740 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 13,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 10,035 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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NA05 PVL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 NA05 PVL, 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 NA05 PVL registered?

NA05 PVL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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