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DV05 UZL

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,108 mi
Last recorded168,108 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 UZL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 May 2020 168,108 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative air bag light on (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking n/s/r brake caliper leaking fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f tyre below 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 153,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 141,674 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 141,670 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust has slight blow (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 131,585 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2017 131,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 117,391 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 117,385 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 105,501 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 105,499 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 95,060 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 82,786 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 69,519 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 69,519 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 59,216 miles

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2010 49,184 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 49,184 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 39,672 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 27,660 miles

rear registration plate starting to show signs of deterioration

Fail 15 Apr 2008 27,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear registration plate starting to show signs of deterioration

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 UZL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UZL, 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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DV05 UZL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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