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DG05 ZVY

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,789 mi
Last recorded96,789 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 96,789 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 96,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 81,359 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 81,358 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 77,510 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 71,478 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearings cannot be assessed due to a binding wheel

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front wheel bearings cannot be fully assessed due to a binding wheel

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

The boot spare wheel well is full of water

The park brake lever reserve travel exceeds the vehicle manufacturer recommendations

Fail 6 Apr 2019 71,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective leaving streaks of fluid behind in service (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel bearings cannot be assessed due to a binding wheel

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective leaving streaks of fluid behind in service (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel bearings cannot be fully assessed due to a binding wheel

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

The boot spare wheel well is full of water

The park brake lever reserve travel exceeds the vehicle manufacturer recommendations

Pass 16 Mar 2018 65,343 miles

All the tyres valves stems are damaged (4.1.D.1,e)

Nearside Front tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.20 mm (4.1.E,1)

Nearside Front wheel bearings unable to fully assess due to a binding wheel (2.6,1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 60,208 miles

Front axle (1) tyre valves stems are damaged (4.1D.1e)

Nearside Front headlamp European dipped beam illumination is deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearings cannot be fully assessed due to a binding wheel (2.5A.2)

Rear axle (2) tyre valves stems are damaged (4.1D.1e)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 60,195 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen This appears to be a fault with the lamp rather than the bulb, which has been renewed. (1.8.B.1)

Front axle (1) tyre valves stems are damaged (4.1D.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearings cannot be fully assessed due to a binding wheel (2.5A.2)

Offside Front headlamp European dipped beam illumination is deteriorating. Note a new bulb has not fixed the problem (1.7.5a)

Rear axle (2) tyre valves stems are damaged (4.1D.1e)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 55,246 miles

Nearside Front tyre valve stem is damaged (4.1D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre valve stem is damaged (4.1D.1e)

The steering column ignition barrel is loose (2.1.4b)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 55,245 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre valve stem is damaged (4.1D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre valve stem is damaged (4.1D.1e)

The steering column ignition barrel is loose (2.1.4b)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 52,470 miles

(2c)The vehicle presenter is reminded that regular checks of the engine oil level are required,as today the manufacturer minimum recommendations were not complied with

(4.1D.1e)The nearside front tyre valve stem is damaged

(4.1D.1e)The nearside rear tyre valve stem is damaged

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre at the inner side of the central band has worn unevenly

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.49mm

(8.3.1e)The vehicle presenter is reminded that items hanging from the interior mirror should not be fitted for legal reasons

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 28 Mar 2015 52,470 miles

(2c)The vehicle presenter is reminded that regular checks of the engine oil level are required,as today the manufacturer minimum recommendations were not complied with

(4.1D.1e)The nearside front tyre valve stem is damaged

(4.1D.1e)The nearside rear tyre valve stem is damaged

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre at the inner side of the central band has worn unevenly

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.49mm

(8.3.1e)The vehicle presenter is reminded that items hanging from the interior mirror should not be fitted for legal reasons

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 1 Apr 2014 43,439 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 31,674 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 27,751 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 23,927 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 20,112 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 16,227 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 12,476 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 ZVY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZVY, 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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DG05 ZVY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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