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DU55 HVA

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,961 mi
Last recorded152,961 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 HVA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 152,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective dim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective dim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

all shock absorber dust covers perished

Fail 22 May 2019 152,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective dim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective dim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

all shock absorber dust covers perished

Pass 18 May 2018 143,256 miles

Both headlights slightly dim

Engine oil leak from oil filter?

Front shock absorber dust covers deteriorating

Rear silencer corroding

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

Fail 18 May 2018 143,256 miles

Both headlights slightly dim

Engine oil leak from oil filter?

Front shock absorber dust covers deteriorating

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

Rear silencer corroding

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

Pass 15 May 2017 135,964 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 126,437 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 May 2015 115,553 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 May 2014 100,901 miles

nearside front brake starting to bind

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 May 2013 89,052 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 89,052 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 77,106 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 77,106 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 71,207 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 59,426 miles

nearside and offside wipers split

rear number plate slightly deteriorating

Pass 24 Sep 2009 48,190 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2008 39,085 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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DU55 HVA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU55 HVA, 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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DU55 HVA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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