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DG05 CVM

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

66,989 mi
Last recorded66,989 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 CVM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 66,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 66,980 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear dis has surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front both side arm, shock and rear axle has surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 66,964 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear dis has surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front both side arm, shock and rear axle has surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 66,950 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 66,826 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 64,466 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 63,079 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 61,059 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 61,059 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 57,879 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 54,022 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 50,869 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 47,448 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 47,448 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 44,195 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 41,002 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Oct 2013 41,002 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Oct 2012 38,633 miles

Rear brakes squealing

Pass 6 Oct 2011 36,403 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010
Pass 5 Oct 2009 29,023 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 29,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

off side rear tyre on wear indicators of 2mm

Pass 9 Oct 2008 23,261 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 18,750 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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DG05 CVM is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DG05 CVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG05 CVM registered?

DG05 CVM is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is DG05 CVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 CVM shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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