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DN05 XYA

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

38,609 mi
Last recorded38,609 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 XYA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 38,609 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 38,560 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 38,334 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 38,070 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and noisy/squealing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 37,669 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 37,360 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 37,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 37,091 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 36,463 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 35,742 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 34,883 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 33,943 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 32,552 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 30,573 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 28,155 miles

drivers seat base has movement in the joints

Fail 5 Jul 2013 28,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

drivers seat base has movement in the joints

Pass 4 Jul 2012 25,341 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 22,718 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 19,608 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 16,265 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 12,117 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 XYA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DN05 XYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN05 XYA registered?

DN05 XYA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 August 2005.

Is DN05 XYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN05 XYA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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