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DE55 PXA

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

100,164 mi
Last recorded100,164 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 PXA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 100,164 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front bumper slightly loose

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 100,164 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front bumper slightly loose

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 99,298 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front anti roll bar link bushes slightly perished

Pass 6 Feb 2023 98,668 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2021 98,067 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 97,402 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 97,402 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 96,094 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 94,784 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 92,753 miles

Offside Front tyre cracked and close to limit

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 3 Jul 2017 92,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect low output (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front tyre cracked and close to limit

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2016 89,351 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 87,247 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 20 Dec 2013 73,240 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 73,240 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 63,852 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 55,372 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 45,599 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 35,086 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 23,005 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 23,005 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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DE55 PXA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DE55 PXA, 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 DE55 PXA registered?

DE55 PXA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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