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CE05 DPU

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

93,126 mi
Last recorded93,126 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 DPU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 93,126 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 85,313 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 75,576 miles

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 66,681 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 64,987 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 62,763 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 61,858 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 60,744 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 59,722 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 59,697 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Offside front dip beam has reduced light output. (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Offside front brake binding and restricting free movement. (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 58,187 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 58,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 57,015 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 54,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre cracking through tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear tyre cracking through tread

Pass 12 Apr 2014 51,153 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 48,263 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 45,610 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 41,800 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 38,243 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 34,703 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 32,191 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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CE05 DPU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 CE05 DPU, 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 CE05 DPU registered?

CE05 DPU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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