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DS05 VVL

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,318 mi
Last recorded126,318 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 VVL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 126,318 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 126,318 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 106,843 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 87,858 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 87,846 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 70,545 miles

Advise rear engine mount worn

Fail 23 Jul 2016 70,531 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 51,983 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 37,836 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Aug 2013 31,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wipers smeary

Pass 17 Aug 2013 31,791 miles

wipers smeary

Pass 15 Aug 2012 29,681 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 28,465 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 25,383 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 22,452 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 17,726 miles

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.

Fail 21 Jul 2008 17,411 miles

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.

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 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.

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