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RA05 VTM

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

115,446 mi
Last recorded115,446 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 VTM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 115,446 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 113,244 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 110,429 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 108,276 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 108,271 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 105,845 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 105,845 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 103,859 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 101,824 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 99,531 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2018 99,460 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear axle suspension arm , mounted rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2017 95,945 miles

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Rear tyre perished on sidewall

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 90,671 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 83,111 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 83,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 77,474 miles

high handbrake travel

Pass 8 Jul 2013 71,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 65,185 miles

rear no plate is in poor condition

Fail 10 Jul 2012 65,185 miles

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

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

front brake pads are low

rear no plate is in poor condition

Pass 5 Jul 2011 58,213 miles

both rear tyre outer sidewalls have cracks but not to the cords

centre and rear exhaust mounts are rusty

front brake pads are low

nail in the o/s rear tyre

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 19 Jul 2010 51,476 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 44,928 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)

both rear tyres slighty out of shape on inner edges

Pass 2 Jul 2008 36,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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RA05 VTM is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 RA05 VTM, 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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RA05 VTM is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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