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DE55 UKF

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

70,096 mi
Last recorded70,096 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 70,096 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 67,390 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2025 67,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2024 65,296 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight blow at rear exhaust joint

Pass 30 Jan 2023 63,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sills

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2023 63,028 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sills

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2022 60,400 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sills

steering rack damp

Fail 21 Jan 2022 60,400 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sills

steering rack damp

Pass 26 Jan 2021 58,542 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 56,687 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 54,260 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 51,230 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/FRONT & N/FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 48,437 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 45,315 miles

Offside mirror glass cracked

nearside rear tyre perished

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges and perished

Pass 28 Nov 2014 42,916 miles

rear exhaust section corroded

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 4 Dec 2013 39,434 miles

offside mirror glass cracked

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2012 34,189 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 30,568 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 30,568 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 27,038 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 22,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

both rear tyres slighty perished

power steering rack slighty damp

rear brake disics slighty corroied

Pass 10 Dec 2009 22,963 miles

both rear tyres slighty perished

power steering rack slighty damp

rear brake disics slighty corroied

Pass 14 Jan 2009 17,124 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 UKF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 UKF, 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 UKF registered?

DE55 UKF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is DE55 UKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE55 UKF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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