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DA54 MEV

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

121,927 mi
Last recorded121,927 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 MEV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 May 2024 121,927 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 6 Apr 2023 117,566 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 114,023 miles

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

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Apr 2021 109,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated corroded. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component misting on reseviour. (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust corroded in places.

Fail 21 Apr 2021 109,313 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended dog belt fitted and won't release for full inspection of adult belt. (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper park brake lever. (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated corroded. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component misting on reseviour. (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust corroded in places.

Pass 2 Jun 2020 107,029 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 2 Apr 2019 101,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front section exhaust corroded and front exhaust bracket broken

nearside rear light unit slightly damaged

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 1 Apr 2019 101,748 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front section exhaust corroded and front exhaust bracket broken

nearside rear light unit slightly damaged

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 9 Apr 2018 96,061 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside front wiper slightly smearing

slight oil around engine

Pass 27 Apr 2017 90,953 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 90,953 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 84,632 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 77,195 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 68,297 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 59,546 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 52,377 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 44,577 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 36,403 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 27,779 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 27,779 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 20,040 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 19,070 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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DA54 MEV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DA54 MEV, 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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DA54 MEV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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