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DA54 VMW

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

72,965 mi
Last recorded72,965 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 VMW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 72,965 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has temp repair (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 62,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box and tail to middle section corroded at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front headlamp lens misting aim reduced

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil wet day (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front headlamp lens misting reducing aim

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil wet day (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear wiper perished

both tail gate struts weak

coolant expansion tank poorly secured

Fail 12 Jan 2023 62,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box and tail to middle section corroded at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front headlamp lens misting aim reduced

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil wet day (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front headlamp lens misting reducing aim

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil wet day (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear wiper perished

both tail gate struts weak

coolant expansion tank poorly secured

Pass 6 Jan 2022 70,738 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 69,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 also 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2021 69,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 also 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2020 67,073 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe outer mesh poor condition

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp lens misting

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp len misting

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front and rear wiper poor

Pass 19 Dec 2018 65,472 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 65,219 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 64,886 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 63,211 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 63,211 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 59,593 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 55,068 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 51,674 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 47,454 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 47,454 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 42,877 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 37,233 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 37,233 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 30,934 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 23,817 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 VMW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver 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 VMW, 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 DA54 VMW registered?

DA54 VMW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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