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DG05 DKV

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

77,451 mi
Last recorded77,451 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 DKV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 77,451 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 76,843 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 75,446 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 74,980 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 74,980 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 Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 74,309 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear inner brake pipe ends beyond sheathing (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded tank end pipe ()

all subframes and arms corroded but none showing signs of weakness

Pass 10 Mar 2020 73,727 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 73,727 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 72,367 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 71,072 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 70,525 miles

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

advise condition of o/s rear brake disc

Pass 16 Mar 2016 66,290 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 61,738 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 56,880 miles

advise codition of front brake discs

Fail 18 Mar 2014 56,823 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

advise codition of front brake discs

Pass 11 Mar 2013 51,219 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 46,573 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 46,573 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 41,566 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 36,350 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Mar 2009 29,702 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 22,715 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 22,715 miles

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

Offside Front 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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DG05 DKV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DKV, 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 DKV registered?

DG05 DKV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is DG05 DKV safe to buy?

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