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DF54 RKA

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,819 mi
Last recorded114,819 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 RKA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 114,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 112,826 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 110,443 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 107,459 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 107,457 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 103,891 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 103,889 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 99,403 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 97,442 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 93,989 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 90,165 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 90,163 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 86,010 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 86,009 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 81,989 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 79,410 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 79,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 76,286 miles

windscreen scratched but not seriously affecting drivers veiw

Fail 20 Mar 2014 76,285 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

windscreen scratched but not seriously affecting drivers veiw

wipers could clear windscreen better and split at ends

Pass 18 Apr 2013 73,297 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 69,115 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 66,687 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 62,899 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 62,899 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

centre stop light not working

Pass 10 Dec 2009 52,228 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 52,228 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 42,847 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 35,320 miles

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

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

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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DF54 RKA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DF54 RKA, 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 DF54 RKA registered?

DF54 RKA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 February 2005.

Is DF54 RKA safe to buy?

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