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DV05 VSL

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,844 mi
Last recorded95,844 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 95,844 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2019 95,802 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 88,214 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 88,050 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2017 82,077 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 82,071 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 74,549 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 66,370 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 61,362 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2014 61,358 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 53,471 miles

both rear tyre walls tread very cracked perishing

n/s/f tyre worn low 1.8mm only

Pass 18 May 2012 45,497 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 37,238 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 32,455 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 25,775 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 19,262 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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DV05 VSL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc 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 DV05 VSL, 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 VSL registered?

DV05 VSL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is DV05 VSL safe to buy?

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