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NA05 XVK

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

127,325 mi
Last recorded127,325 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA05 XVK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 127,325 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 109,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE. ON LEGAL LIMIT, ADVISE CHANGE VERY SOON. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Light cluster. outer lens defective.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking/perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 109,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE. ON LEGAL LIMIT, ADVISE CHANGE VERY SOON. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Light cluster. outer lens defective.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking/perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 93,342 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lens defective

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 93,306 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing Both sides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lens defective

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 78,964 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 78,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside/ outside (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 71,996 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 66,640 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 66,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 62,297 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 62,297 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 56,219 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2019 56,219 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 51,050 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 51,047 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 44,919 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 44,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 37,299 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 29,861 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 27,007 miles

Two front tyres are worn on the inner tread

Pass 10 Aug 2013 21,679 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 15,695 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 14,626 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 10,882 miles

front brake discs slightly scored and pitted

parking brake lever travel very near to being excess

Pass 1 Apr 2009 8,926 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2008 6,718 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 XVK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 XVK, 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 XVK registered?

NA05 XVK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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