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DE05 VKF

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,760 mi
Last recorded139,760 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 VKF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 139,760 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 139,605 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 131,233 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 131,233 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 122,835 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 122,835 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 113,043 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 113,043 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 96,525 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 81,764 miles

NSF tyre worn on inside shoulder

OSF brake disc worn and corroded

Rear brakes noisey when rotated

Fail 28 Dec 2011 81,764 miles

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

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

NSF tyre worn on inside shoulder

OSF brake disc worn and corroded

Rear brakes noisey when rotated

Pass 8 Jan 2011 70,391 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 48,100 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 48,100 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 26,689 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 25,684 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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DE05 VKF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DE05 VKF, 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 DE05 VKF registered?

DE05 VKF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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