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DA05 VGL

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

96,140 mi
Last recorded96,140 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 96,140 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 96,139 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 91,634 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside tyre wearing smooth on edges also perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner nearside and offside sills corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2024 87,924 miles

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective bush collapsed ()

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn panard rod bush {lateral brace}split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 84,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 84,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 81,775 miles

Front headlights lenses slightly misted over

Pass 14 Jan 2021 79,367 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 77,140 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 77,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2019 74,618 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 74,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid to Rear join. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jan 2018 70,925 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2017 67,912 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 62,242 miles

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

Offside front tyre starting to wear low - 3mm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 55,185 miles

Plastic seal protecters fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2015 55,143 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Plastic seal protecters fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2014 49,881 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 45,009 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 40,100 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 35,512 miles

Offside front tyre starting to wear low - 4mm

Rear tyres starting to wear low - 4mm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 30,386 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 21,973 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 13,580 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 13,580 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 VGL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VGL, 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 VGL registered?

DA05 VGL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is DA05 VGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA05 VGL shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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