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DF05 GKC

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,077 mi
Last recorded76,077 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 GKC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 76,077 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 76,077 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 72,571 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 69,819 miles

n/s/ f inner wing damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2015 67,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 64,675 miles

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

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

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

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

damage n/s/f inner wing.

Pass 10 Apr 2013 58,017 miles

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

poor repair on front end

Fail 9 Apr 2013 58,017 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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)

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

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

poor repair on front end

Pass 15 Mar 2012 48,928 miles

Oil leak

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

front discs slightly worn

Fail 7 Feb 2012 48,137 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 27,298 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 26,933 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 26,933 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 26,341 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 26,341 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 22,224 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 18,292 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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DF05 GKC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DF05 GKC, 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 DF05 GKC registered?

DF05 GKC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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