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DA05 VFW

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,319 mi
Last recorded97,319 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 97,319 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 94,280 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 94,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 87,109 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2019 87,109 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2018 81,953 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 81,953 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 77,361 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2017 77,361 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 68,943 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 68,943 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 60,381 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre has cut on outside wall

n/s/r tyre has cuts on inside wall

Pass 15 Jun 2015 60,381 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre has cut on outside wall

n/s/r tyre has cuts on inside wall

Pass 29 Aug 2014 53,620 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 43,127 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 34,901 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 28,289 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 20,400 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 14,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2008 10,994 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 VFW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DA05 VFW, 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 DA05 VFW registered?

DA05 VFW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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