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DV05 VSN

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

80,223 mi
Last recorded80,223 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 VSN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 80,223 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 80,223 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid leak

Pass 15 Nov 2024 78,208 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 78,205 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Engine oil level low

Pass 8 Dec 2023 73,137 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 71,365 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 69,022 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 69,022 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 63,651 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 51,307 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 39,736 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 38,977 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 38,300 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 37,529 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 36,512 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 34,876 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 32,653 miles

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

Off side rear brake squeel when applied

Fail 19 Apr 2012 32,653 miles

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

Off side rear brake squeel when applied

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 28,941 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 25,225 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 25,225 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 20,839 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 14,412 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 VSN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue 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 DV05 VSN, 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 VSN registered?

DV05 VSN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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