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AO05 DDV

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,057 mi
Last recorded119,057 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 DDV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2021 119,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill back (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Oct 2021 119,051 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear centre seat belt buckle casing adfift

Fail 29 Sep 2021 119,033 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear centre seat belt buckle casing adfift

Pass 1 Oct 2020 114,380 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 114,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 109,522 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 103,331 miles

under body rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2017 98,910 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 96,795 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 96,793 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 95,875 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 95,873 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 85,491 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 72,847 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 63,419 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 53,671 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 43,079 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 43,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 33,321 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 31,882 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 31,882 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 24,099 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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AO05 DDV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AO05 DDV, 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 AO05 DDV registered?

AO05 DDV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is AO05 DDV safe to buy?

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