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DG05 UPY

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

88,181 mi
Last recorded88,181 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2018 88,181 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2017 78,665 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Jun 2017 78,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 May 2016 68,863 miles

Multiple child seats fitted

Fail 20 May 2016 68,861 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Multiple child seats fitted

Pass 14 May 2015 64,690 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 14 May 2015 64,690 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 23 May 2014 61,687 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 61,659 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 57,987 miles

front discs worn

front pads low

n/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 12 May 2012 49,734 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 49,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 42,507 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 May 2011 42,507 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 May 2010 32,509 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 23,598 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 14,871 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 UPY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UPY, 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 UPY registered?

DG05 UPY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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