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DG05 CYA

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,581 mi
Last recorded112,581 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 112,581 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 112,581 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 101,358 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 101,177 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 86,032 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 85,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 70,937 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 70,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low very low and adjuster fell out ? (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to max 1.6mm limit and outer side wall badly scuffed/cracking advise renew a s a p (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall/tread edge badly cracking please keep checked or renew (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall badly cracking please keep checked or renew (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 68,099 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 68,040 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 64,106 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 64,103 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 61,928 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 61,928 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven n/s slow (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 58,116 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 58,115 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 52,994 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 49,353 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 44,154 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 39,680 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 34,395 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 36,171 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 23,199 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 16,881 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 CYA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG05 CYA, 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 CYA registered?

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

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