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DA05 VHB

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,323 mi
Last recorded91,323 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 VHB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 91,323 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front bumper damaged

n/s and o/s inner sills corroded

n/s/r door damaged

rear bumper damaged

Fail 30 Sep 2021 91,315 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front bumper damaged

n/s and o/s inner sills corroded

n/s/r door damaged

rear bumper damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2020 89,259 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 89,259 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 86,624 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 79,549 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 73,073 miles

front wiper blades smearing the screen advise new

Fail 21 Jul 2017 73,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wiper blades smearing the screen advise new

Pass 19 Jul 2016 65,927 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 58,509 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 58,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 51,464 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)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 44,563 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 44,563 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 38,384 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 38,384 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 31,544 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 24,475 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 17,056 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 17,056 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front wiper slightly smearing

Pass 15 Jul 2008 10,577 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 VHB is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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