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DE05 RSV

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

115,874 mi
Last recorded115,874 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 RSV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 115,874 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 115,873 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 112,988 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at the rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 109,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on legal limit and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 109,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on legal limit and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 107,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 104,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 102,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 96,252 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 96,252 miles

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

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 84,536 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 74,477 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 71,302 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 67,128 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 62,506 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 57,944 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 53,569 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 50,180 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 44,302 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 38,767 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 32,891 miles

Noise from rear brakes when spinning

Fail 15 Sep 2008 32,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Noise from rear brakes when spinning

Pass 9 Apr 2008 29,106 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 29,105 miles

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

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

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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DE05 RSV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DE05 RSV, 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 DE05 RSV registered?

DE05 RSV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is DE05 RSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 RSV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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