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NL05 MKV

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

39,328 mi
Last recorded39,328 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 MKV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 39,328 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 39,328 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 39,072 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 38,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working and damage

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 38,822 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 38,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 38,603 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 38,346 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 37,860 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 37,327 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 36,533 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 35,466 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 34,244 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 34,244 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 32,257 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 32,257 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 30,437 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 28,498 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 25,569 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 22,381 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 22,371 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 17,983 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 17,983 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 15,425 miles

both front tyres have worn inner/outer shoulders toi 2mm with centre tread on 3mm

Pass 25 Feb 2008 12,065 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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NL05 MKV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NL05 MKV, 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

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What year was NL05 MKV registered?

NL05 MKV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is NL05 MKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL05 MKV shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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