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DV05 AZC

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,867 mi
Last recorded84,867 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 AZC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 84,867 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 82,409 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 79,051 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 79,051 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2023 75,152 miles

Offside Front Headlamp slightly loose.

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 75,152 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp slightly loose.

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 71,570 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 66,409 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 62,769 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 58,710 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 54,554 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 54,554 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 51,189 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 51,189 miles

Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 48,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls has slight cracks

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

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 44,974 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 44,964 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 42,368 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 38,636 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 38,636 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 34,635 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

wiper blades smeary

Fail 8 Oct 2011 34,635 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

wiper blades smeary

Pass 3 Sep 2010 31,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cover sills fitted

Gear linkage bolt loose

Slight scoring rear disks

Fail 3 Sep 2010 31,232 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cover sills fitted

Gear linkage bolt loose

Slight scoring rear disks

Pass 30 Mar 2009 26,355 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 12,972 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)

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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DV05 AZC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DV05 AZC, 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 DV05 AZC registered?

DV05 AZC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is DV05 AZC safe to buy?

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