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DK05 ZVC

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,439 mi
Last recorded52,439 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 ZVC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 52,439 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 46,621 miles

both front wiper spliting

rear number plate water damaged

Fail 13 May 2013 46,520 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 42,043 miles

battery insecure

both front wiper blades split

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag warning light on

front engine mounting bracket missing

rear engine mounting seriously deteriorated resulting in excessive movement

Fail 28 Mar 2012 42,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag warning light on

battery insecure

both front wiper blades split

front engine mounting bracket missing

rear engine mounting seriously deteriorated resulting in excessive movement

Pass 7 Mar 2011 35,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside brake disc corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2010 27,704 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 22,002 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 17,578 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 17,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front engine mounting missing.

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 ZVC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DK05 ZVC, 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 DK05 ZVC registered?

DK05 ZVC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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