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DK05 UDE

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

124,809 mi
Last recorded124,809 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 UDE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 124,809 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to both rear chasssis legs and around top of shocker area.

Pass 15 Jan 2025 122,307 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 117,688 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 114,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 111,489 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 111,488 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 105,816 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 105,815 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 101,273 miles

All tyres signs of perishing on side walls

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 95,350 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise full brake check. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise all 4 tyres starting to split+perish on side walls.

advise exhaust corroded.

advise rear inner sills under car starting to rust+corrode.

Pass 18 Jan 2018 94,494 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 94,494 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 91,307 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 91,307 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 85,310 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 83,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 78,323 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 71,339 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 62,709 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 54,540 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 46,459 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 46,456 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)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 36,516 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 27,568 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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DK05 UDE is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DK05 UDE, 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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DK05 UDE is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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