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NL05 ZYZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,004 mi
Last recorded83,004 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 83,004 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 83,004 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 81,961 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 81,961 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 79,124 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 75,661 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 72,192 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 68,878 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 68,878 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 67,115 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 66,523 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 65,548 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 65,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 60,102 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 60,085 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing offside rear (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 47,311 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all tyres cracking up in deep part of tread

front number plate deteriorating

n/s/f tyre badly damaged on outer sidewall

various damage around vehicle

Fail 29 Jan 2015 47,154 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all tyres cracking up in deep part of tread

front number plate deteriorating

n/s/f tyre badly damaged on outer sidewall

various damage around vehicle

Pass 1 Feb 2014 53,715 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 22,602 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 19,694 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 19,680 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 92,619 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 14,830 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 11,013 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall has cuts

Fail 10 Feb 2009 11,013 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre outer wall has cuts

Pass 23 Feb 2008 8,110 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 8,110 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 ZYZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NL05 ZYZ, 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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What year was NL05 ZYZ registered?

NL05 ZYZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is NL05 ZYZ safe to buy?

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