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CE05 DTO

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

131,122 mi
Last recorded131,122 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 DTO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 131,122 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside rear outer sill panel has slight corrosion.

Pass 27 May 2025 123,493 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 123,493 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))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 120,336 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S + O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S + O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2023 119,343 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S + O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 118,098 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S + O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Mar 2022 118,098 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S + O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2021 116,488 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S + O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 114,465 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 110,393 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S + O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 110,393 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S + O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working N/S + O/S (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 105,927 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced N/S + O/S (1.7.5a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 102,406 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Side Front.. (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both Side ... (1.7.5a)

Near Side Rear Outer Wall Cracked..

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 98,440 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced N/S + O/S (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 95,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 95,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 92,498 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

nearside front tyre; inner shoulder worn

Pass 20 Feb 2014 92,498 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre; inner shoulder worn

Fail 12 Feb 2013 88,279 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

has a slight misting of oil around steering rack

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

offside front tyre tread getting low

Pass 12 Feb 2013 88,279 miles

has a slight misting of oil around steering rack

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

offside front tyre tread getting low

Fail 9 Feb 2012 74,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

has light misting of oil around the steering rack

Pass 9 Feb 2012 74,380 miles

has light misting of oil around the steering rack

Pass 14 Feb 2011 58,874 miles

both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

Pass 11 Feb 2010 41,710 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

misting of oil around the offside steering rack gaiter

small chips in the windscreen

Pass 16 Feb 2009 25,686 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 19 Feb 2008 12,570 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 DTO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CE05 DTO, 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 DTO registered?

CE05 DTO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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