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NC05 GVK

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

116,996 mi
Last recorded116,996 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 GVK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 116,996 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 115,767 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 112,270 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 109,045 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 106,000 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 106,000 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 102,132 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 102,087 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 97,245 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 90,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 22 May 2018 84,018 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 77,768 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 77,723 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 71,816 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 65,406 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 61,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2013 51,127 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 43,712 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 37,401 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 30,933 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 23,643 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 16,164 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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NC05 GVK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 NC05 GVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NC05 GVK?

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What year was NC05 GVK registered?

NC05 GVK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 June 2005.

Is NC05 GVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC05 GVK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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