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DU55 OEN

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

100,438 mi
Last recorded100,438 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 OEN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 100,438 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 100,406 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 90,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid pipe to back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear of Mid box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 85,383 miles

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2023 85,383 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2022 83,944 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 82,453 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 81,337 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 79,303 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 76,237 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 73,402 miles

both front suspension arms corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 69,507 miles

Both track rod end dust cover boots are perished.

Offside front bottom balljoint dust cover boot is splitting.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 65,732 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 65,595 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 58,518 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 50,999 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 50,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 41,299 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 34,522 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 28,290 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 28,290 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 23,172 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 23,724 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 OEN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OEN, 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 OEN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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