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DA05 EPK

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

108,767 mi
Last recorded108,767 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 EPK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 108,767 miles

Front Both Antiroll Bar Bushes Perished

Pass 10 Mar 2025 104,267 miles

Front Antiroll bar linkage bushes perished

Pass 13 Mar 2024 100,776 miles

Front Antiroll Bar Linkage Bushes Perished

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 94,622 miles

Front Antiroll Bar Linkage Bushes Perished

Pass 21 Mar 2022 87,618 miles

Front Both Antiroll Bar Linkage Rubbers Perished

Pass 12 Mar 2021 84,312 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2021 84,276 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2020 81,812 miles

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

benefit fit of the doubt given on both front headlamp light output

exhaust centre pipe repair, given benefit of the doubt given advise renewal

front wiper blades noisey

Pass 11 Mar 2019 76,105 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 71,068 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 71,068 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 66,862 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 62,564 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 56,808 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 52,142 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 48,333 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 43,120 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,364 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2010 34,701 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2009 31,380 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 27,254 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 26,351 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 EPK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA05 EPK registered?

DA05 EPK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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