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NL05 XMO

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

97,811 mi
Last recorded97,811 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 XMO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 97,811 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 93,501 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 92,060 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 92,060 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 89,529 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 89,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 86,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 82,952 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 81,882 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 78,358 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 73,835 miles

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

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

Offside headlight dip beam slightly dim

Pass 7 Mar 2017 69,002 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 64,732 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 60,327 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 76,721 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 52,041 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 48,315 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 44,034 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 39,348 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 34,562 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 27,410 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 XMO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 XMO, 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 XMO registered?

NL05 XMO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is NL05 XMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL05 XMO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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