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DA55 DXK

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,445 mi
Last recorded96,445 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 DXK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 96,445 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 91,160 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 91,147 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 87,031 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Nov 2016 83,610 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 77,912 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

heat shield loose

squeal on nearside front brakes

Fail 28 Nov 2015 77,912 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

heat shield loose

squeal on nearside front brakes

Pass 6 Dec 2014 64,711 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

damp around steering rack

Fail 6 Dec 2014 64,711 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

damp around steering rack

Pass 17 Dec 2013 69,223 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Dec 2013 69,176 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 61,978 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise nsf tyre outer edge

advise nsr and osr tyres edges

Fail 3 Jan 2013 61,978 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise nsf tyre outer edge

advise nsr and osr tyres edges

Pass 5 Jan 2012 55,184 miles

advise nsf tyre inner edge low on limit

advise osf tyre inner edge

advise rear wiper

Pass 4 Jan 2011 47,209 miles

advise nsf wiper end split but clearing screen

advise osf tyre inner edge on limit

advise travel on handbrake

Pass 14 Dec 2009 38,600 miles

advise travel on handbrake

Pass 18 Dec 2008 30,448 miles

advise travel on handbrake

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 DXK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DA55 DXK, 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 DA55 DXK registered?

DA55 DXK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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