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DG05 CVW

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,142 mi
Last recorded101,142 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 CVW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 101,142 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Has been welded as repair (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 101,093 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 94,040 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 88,740 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 88,731 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 85,411 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 82,894 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view - chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 6 Jan 2022 82,890 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect - both lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp insecure - both lamps (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view - chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 77,363 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 72,955 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass cracked ()

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 72,951 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction stickers (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass cracked ()

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 69,990 miles

Rear handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 4 Jan 2018 67,655 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 67,566 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

rear park brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 6 Jan 2016 66,257 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 66,255 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 61,313 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 54,236 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 48,876 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 42,786 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 35,772 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 28,234 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 19,471 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 10,825 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 10,432 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 CVW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CVW, 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 DG05 CVW registered?

DG05 CVW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is DG05 CVW safe to buy?

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