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DG55 KPT

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

75,424 mi
Last recorded75,424 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 KPT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 75,424 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 73,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 69,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

engine sump has a minor oil leak.

Pass 14 Aug 2023 65,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 65,953 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low Both side (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 62,772 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamp lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Small chip in windscreen

Fail 20 Jan 2023 62,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracks/cuts in sidewall are deep enough to show cords! (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamp lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Jan 2022 56,313 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Small chip in windscreen

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have cracks in their sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 56,312 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge, 2mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Small chip in windscreen

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside rear, offside front, nearside rear tyres have cracks in their sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 50,634 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on very inner edge, tread on 3mm in the centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Small chip in windscreen

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside rear, Offside rear, Offside front tyres have cracks in their sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 44,764 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 44,648 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front headlamp lens cloudy

Pass 21 Jan 2019 35,105 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 34,699 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 30,819 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 30,818 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 22,679 miles

brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2016 15,895 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 14,054 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 14,054 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 13,962 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 13,514 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 13,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 12,667 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 11,661 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 10,291 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 8,959 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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DG55 KPT is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DG55 KPT, 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 DG55 KPT registered?

DG55 KPT is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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