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DN05 CNV

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

77,787 mi
Last recorded77,787 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 CNV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 77,787 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded .

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 77,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edes . (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges . (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded .

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

Rear heat shield loose over petrol tank .

Pass 16 Dec 2024 75,327 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 75,319 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn all 4 brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 72,754 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 70,568 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 70,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 67,975 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 65,334 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 65,333 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 61,102 miles

Fuel hose corroded filler neck breather pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 61,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively old and hard (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel hose corroded filler neck breather pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 58,374 miles

Fuel hose corroded filler pipe and breather pipe from filler to tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 58,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel hose corroded filler pipe and breather pipe from filler to tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 55,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 55,541 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 52,832 miles

corrosion to all brake discs

exhaust front pipe poor condition

Fail 20 Jun 2016 52,829 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre on legal limit (just acceptable)

corrosion to all brake discs

exhaust front pipe poor condition

Pass 16 Jul 2014 42,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 31,614 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

sill plastic covers

Pass 11 Jul 2012 27,547 miles

body damage.

corrsion to exhaust.

rear brake discs poor condition.

Fail 10 Jul 2012 27,542 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

body damage.

corrsion to exhaust.

rear brake discs poor condition.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 21,888 miles

air-bag light on.

body damage.

both front tyres just legal.

brake fluid level low.

front brake discs very poor condition.

rear brake discs poor condition.

Fail 5 Jul 2011 21,888 miles

brake fluid level low.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

air-bag light on.

body damage.

both front tyres just legal.

front brake discs very poor condition.

rear brake discs poor condition.

Pass 15 Jul 2010 17,211 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 11,139 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 11,139 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 6,320 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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DN05 CNV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 DN05 CNV, 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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DN05 CNV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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