MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,318 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advise rear engine mount worn
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advise rear engine mount worn
Advise exhaust at rear box joint in poor condition
Advise n/s/f tyre low on tread
Advise o/s/r tyre low on tread
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
wipers smeary
wipers smeary
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front number plate has no markings on it, e.g b.s number.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brakes slightly binding.
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Front bumper insecure
Front number plate has no markings on it, e.g B.S number.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brakes slightly binding.
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DS05 VVL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 VVL, 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 VVL registered?
DS05 VVL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 August 2005.
Is DS05 VVL safe to buy?
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