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AF05 GVP

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

51,243 mi
Last recorded51,243 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 GVP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 51,243 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

corrosion engine bay

Fail 3 Oct 2025 51,243 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

corrosion engine bay

Pass 18 Oct 2024 50,909 miles

battery light on

corrosion engine bay

Fail 4 Oct 2024 50,903 miles

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

battery light on

corrosion engine bay

Pass 18 Oct 2023 50,404 miles

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

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

battery light indicates a fault

corrosion engine bay

Pass 27 Oct 2022 50,119 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 50,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 49,697 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 48,781 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear rear boot struts not working

Pass 26 Oct 2019 47,372 miles

boot struts weak

Pass 22 Oct 2018 46,371 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 44,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 43,450 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 42,087 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 42,074 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 40,838 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 39,399 miles

some dampness on steering rack.

Fail 21 Oct 2013 39,399 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

some dampness on steering rack.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 38,137 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 36,423 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2011 36,422 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2011 35,049 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 25,302 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 15,879 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 9,910 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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AF05 GVP is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc 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 AF05 GVP, 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 AF05 GVP registered?

AF05 GVP is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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