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DG55 VEL

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

101,226 mi
Last recorded101,226 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 VEL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 101,226 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 101,226 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 93,460 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 84,614 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Aprox 3 mm+wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 75,327 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 66,133 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 57,233 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 51,946 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 48,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 45,588 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 43,117 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 41,334 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 41,334 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 39,983 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 19 Aug 2013 39,982 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 31 Aug 2012 39,207 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 39,207 miles

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

Centre rear seatbelt outer pastic casing insecure.

Fail 24 Aug 2012 39,195 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 38,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 36,820 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 35,928 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 35,928 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 34,668 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 VEL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DG55 VEL, 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 VEL registered?

DG55 VEL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is DG55 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG55 VEL shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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