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DE05 VMD

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,113 mi
Last recorded85,113 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 85,113 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 85,102 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 78,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 70,282 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside rear calliper is damp

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 61,498 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 53,933 miles

nearside front tyre low on tread

Fail 10 Jun 2013 53,817 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre low on tread

Pass 13 Jun 2012 46,099 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear tyre cracked

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight leak from steering rack area

Pass 18 Feb 2011 36,263 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 36,263 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 29,925 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 21,550 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 14,935 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 VMD is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VMD, 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 VMD is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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