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DA05 VFU

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,706 mi
Last recorded86,706 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 VFU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 86,706 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 80,611 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 78,357 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake application borderline fail

Pass 8 Sep 2016 71,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight smearing or judder on front wiper(s

Pass 14 Sep 2015 64,743 miles

nearside rear bumper scratched

offside rear quarter panel dented bumper scratched

rear offside seat belt not checked baby seat fitted

remove object from drivers view

Pass 30 Aug 2014 59,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust system deteriated/corroded

high level brake lamp inop

n/s/f door handle intermitent for opening from inside..

Fail 30 Aug 2014 59,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust system deteriated/corroded

high level brake lamp inop

n/s/f door handle intermitent for opening from inside..

Pass 17 Aug 2013 50,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 40,924 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 40,924 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 31,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 25,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jul 2009 20,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jul 2009 20,200 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 15,590 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 VFU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VFU, 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 VFU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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