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DE05 VKK

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,560 mi
Last recorded108,560 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 VKK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 108,560 miles

ALL TYRES PERISHING BADLY

Fail 16 Sep 2022 108,560 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp aim not tested NOT WORKING (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

ALL TYRES PERISHING BADLY

Pass 14 Sep 2021 103,033 miles

Offside Front suspension arm corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2021 103,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both front suspension arms corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2020 98,349 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 89,178 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front x member corroded

headlamps deteriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2019 89,178 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front x member corroded

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

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2018 79,078 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 79,095 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 69,858 miles

front brake discs undercut

rear brake discs scored

slight corrosion o/s f brake pipe

Pass 22 Feb 2016 57,509 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs undercut

rear brake discs slightly pitted and scored

Pass 25 Feb 2015 45,217 miles

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

rear n/s tyre sidewall perished slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2014 38,390 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 38,383 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 25,452 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 22,844 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 17,916 miles

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

start of corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 10 Jun 2010 14,712 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 11,867 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 9,594 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 VKK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VKK, 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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DE05 VKK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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