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DC05 CKY

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,960 mi
Last recorded140,960 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 CKY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2020 140,960 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking

scuttle panel rusty

Pass 28 Aug 2019 134,114 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 130,848 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 130,842 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 123,062 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2017 123,059 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 111,112 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 96,799 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 96,796 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 81,758 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 81,758 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 47,727 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 37,321 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to exhaust...exhaust blow center to rear box

Pass 30 Mar 2012 37,321 miles

corrosion to exhaust...exhaust blow center to rear box

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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DC05 CKY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 2,184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DC05 CKY, 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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DC05 CKY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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