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RE05 OVK

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

66,086 mi
Last recorded66,086 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 OVK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 66,086 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 64,861 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 63,430 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 62,085 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 60,974 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 58,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 57,196 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 55,679 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive at power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 53,035 miles

Front brake discs are worn / lipped

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 50,092 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 47,108 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 43,901 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 40,913 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 37,384 miles

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 33,987 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 30,872 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 30,872 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 25,511 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 20,461 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 14,399 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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RE05 OVK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 RE05 OVK, 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 RE05 OVK registered?

RE05 OVK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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