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NG05 RTV

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

104,920 mi
Last recorded104,920 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 RTV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 104,920 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both, at union (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both, rack ends damp (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck at support bracket ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing moderate perishing inner edge and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2026 104,919 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both, at union (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both, rack ends damp (2.1.5 (a))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both, lens faded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck at support bracket ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing moderate perishing inner edge and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2025 103,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

inner sills corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2025 103,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

inner sills corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2024 102,089 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 95,882 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroding

Fail 3 Feb 2023 95,882 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroding

Pass 26 Jan 2022 94,002 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive on steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 92,700 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded and seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 91,440 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 88,879 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 88,877 miles

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

Front tyres wearing inner edge

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 86,319 miles

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

Front Front exhaust corroded

Rear Back box corroded at centre section

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe at back box blowing (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 82,927 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 82,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 77,954 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 26 Jan 2016 77,954 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Feb 2015 73,206 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 69,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 62,560 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 54,581 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 47,363 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 22 Apr 2010 39,238 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 39,238 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 May 2009 32,371 miles

n/s rear tyre on approx 2mm

Pass 8 May 2008 24,308 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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NG05 RTV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc 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 NG05 RTV, 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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NG05 RTV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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