CarVerify

Free Car Check

NG05 WLE

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

126,111 mi
Last recorded126,111 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 WLE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 126,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 126,110 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 120,277 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 120,276 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside 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))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 118,980 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 118,059 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both front tyres slightly perished.

Fail 26 Jun 2023 118,059 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both front tyres slightly perished.

both rear tyres heavily perished.

Pass 8 Jul 2022 117,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 116,574 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 116,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 114,762 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 114,759 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 110,240 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 103,191 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2018 103,191 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 94,900 miles

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

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

inner rear sills corroding

offside of steering rack is wet no apparent leak found at time of test

Pass 21 Jun 2016 86,016 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 76,716 miles

offside steering rack has a light misting of oil

Fail 3 Jun 2014 64,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 64,967 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 55,127 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres has small cuts not exposing cords

both rear tyres worn close to limit outer side of the tread

nearside rear tyre has outer sidewall damage (driven on whilst flat)

small cuts nearside rear tyre not deep enough to reach cords

stones embedded in all 4 tyres

Fail 12 Jun 2013 55,127 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres has small cuts not exposing cords

both rear tyres worn close to limit outer side of the tread

nearside rear tyre has outer sidewall damage (driven on whilst flat)

small cuts nearside rear tyre not deep enough to reach cords

stones embedded in all 4 tyres

Pass 6 Jun 2012 46,177 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 46,177 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2011 37,750 miles

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

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

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

Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

some surface corrosion to various underside parts

Pass 3 Jun 2010 30,557 miles

both rear tyres are worn. The nearside one is very close to the limits of wear

front brake pads are worn. The inner ones appear to be very close to the limits of wear

Fail 3 Jun 2010 30,557 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres are worn. The nearside one is very close to the limits of wear

front brake pads are worn. The inner ones appear to be very close to the limits of wear

Pass 26 Jun 2009 24,255 miles

front brake pads are worn

rear wiper blade is split

Fail 26 Jun 2009 24,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads are worn

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 30 Jun 2008 17,467 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
Full Nissan Almera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NG05 WLE is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 WLE, 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 NG05 WLE?

You can check the full history of NG05 WLE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NG05 WLE registered?

NG05 WLE is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 June 2005.

Is NG05 WLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG05 WLE shows 30 tests with a 63.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NG05 WLE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NG05 WLE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.