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DS05 VVH

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,366 mi
Last recorded114,366 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 114,366 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 24 Aug 2017 107,132 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 107,130 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 89,812 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing inner edges.

Both rear tyres perishing.

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both 195/60-15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Fail 19 Jul 2016 89,803 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres scrubbing inner edges.

Both rear tyres perishing.

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both 195/60-15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 14 Aug 2015 83,228 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges-keep checked

Front o/s brake binding slightly

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 76,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 76,487 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 66,913 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 66,913 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 57,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 57,623 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 40,545 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 29,322 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 20,516 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 20,516 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 19,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside front tyre looks under inflated.

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 VVH is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VVH, 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 VVH registered?

DS05 VVH is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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