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DA05 EKV

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,047 mi
Last recorded104,047 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 EKV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 104,047 miles

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

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

Oil leak sump oil leak ()

Fail 31 May 2017 104,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak sump oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2016 96,573 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 91,659 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 77,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust front mount deteriorating

light scratches across windscreen

washer fluid bottle cap missing

Fail 12 Aug 2014 77,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust front mount deteriorating

light scratches across windscreen

washer fluid bottle cap missing

Pass 12 Aug 2013 65,815 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system front heat shield missing

windscreen has slight wiper blade damage

Pass 16 Aug 2012 59,545 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear engine mount split/ perishied

Pass 19 Jul 2011 54,246 miles

nearside front tyre worn low around inner edge

offside headlamp light output slightly reduced

Fail 19 Jul 2011 54,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn low around inner edge

offside headlamp light output slightly reduced

Pass 13 Aug 2010 47,536 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 37,392 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres approching legal limit.

Pass 18 Aug 2008 28,137 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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DA05 EKV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DA05 EKV, 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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DA05 EKV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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