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DG55 VWC

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,381 mi
Last recorded129,381 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 VWC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 129,381 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

front windscreen has a chip

Pass 10 Apr 2025 126,822 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

windscrrin chipped

Fail 10 Apr 2025 126,822 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

windscrrin chipped

Fail 9 Apr 2025 126,814 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 120,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear brak lamp lens slitly damage

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 120,413 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brak lamp lens slitly damage

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 108,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 108,829 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 94,143 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 89,100 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2021 89,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 86,010 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 80,506 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 80,471 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 75,140 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 75,077 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 70,470 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 70,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 marked yellow ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 65,562 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 65,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 60,567 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 60,567 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 54,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 54,435 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 49,782 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 39,892 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 33,821 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 29,694 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 24,154 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 24,154 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)

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 VWC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VWC, 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 VWC registered?

DG55 VWC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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