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DA55 BVU

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,977 mi
Last recorded138,977 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 BVU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 138,977 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 137,556 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 136,491 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 136,483 miles

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

nearside handbrake effort low

Pass 7 Jun 2023 134,104 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 130,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 127,581 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 125,433 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 121,299 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 118,222 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 110,771 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 102,882 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 96,191 miles

n/s wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Fail 24 Nov 2014 96,191 miles

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

n/s wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Nov 2013 87,015 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 87,015 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 77,910 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 68,142 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 58,197 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 58,197 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 46,800 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 34,180 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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DA55 BVU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DA55 BVU, 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 DA55 BVU registered?

DA55 BVU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 December 2005.

Is DA55 BVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA55 BVU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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