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DS05 SWU

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,594 mi
Last recorded34,594 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 SWU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 34,594 miles

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

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

front brake pads 1/2 worn

rear wiper worn

slight misting of oil on power steering rack/pinion area

Pass 2 Jul 2014 27,265 miles

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

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

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

o/s front to rear brake pipe at rear near to flex under arch starting to corrode

rear wiper worn

slight misting of oil around steering rack

Fail 24 Jun 2014 27,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

o/s front to rear brake pipe at rear near to flex under arch starting to corrode

rear wiper worn

slight misting of oil around steering rack

Fail 4 Jun 2013 18,635 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 18,635 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 11,402 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre has a nail in edge.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 5,455 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 5,181 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brakes binding slightley

Fail 24 Mar 2010 5,179 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brakes binding slightley

rear brakes binding slightley

Pass 12 May 2009 4,500 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 4,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 3,591 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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DS05 SWU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DS05 SWU, 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 DS05 SWU registered?

DS05 SWU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 August 2005.

Is DS05 SWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS05 SWU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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