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DG05 SSK

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

102,347 mi
Last recorded102,347 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 102,347 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front drop link bushes perished

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front lower suspension arms corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2025 93,800 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 89,618 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 89,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 87,012 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 84,311 miles

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front drop link bushes perished

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking from middle to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

child seat fitted to passenger rear seat not allowing seatbelt test

Fail 2 Mar 2022 84,311 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front drop link bushes perished

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking from middle to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

child seat fitted to passenger rear seat not allowing seatbelt test

Pass 24 Feb 2021 81,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front lower suspension arms corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2020 78,196 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 71,765 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 66,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear join (7.1.2)

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

osf wheel slight brake bind

Pass 21 Mar 2017 60,962 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Mar 2017 60,962 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front discs corroded inside face

Pass 4 Mar 2016 55,548 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 55,548 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 50,385 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 43,559 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2013 36,057 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 28,431 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 21,716 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 20,722 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 17,090 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 13,997 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 SSK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SSK, 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 SSK registered?

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

Is DG05 SSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 SSK shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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