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DV05 VSX

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

58,746 mi
Last recorded58,746 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 May 2021 58,746 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 55,829 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2020 55,829 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 52,633 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear lights outer lens or casing cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front bumper slightly damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2018 49,278 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded near tank ()

offside and nearside front drop link bushes starting to split

slight damage to nearside rear bumper

Fail 1 Jun 2018 49,278 miles

Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded near tank ()

offside and nearside front drop link bushes starting to split

slight damage to nearside rear bumper

Pass 19 May 2017 45,343 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

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

damage to front and rear bumpers on all four corners

damage to nearside rear light cluster

Pass 3 Jun 2016 42,101 miles

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

Rear wiper blade rubber missing

both front tyres devoid of tread on inside edge

Fail 27 May 2016 42,098 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe at rear (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear wiper blade rubber missing

both front tyres devoid of tread on inside edge

Pass 15 May 2015 36,549 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 30,160 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

nearside front bumper damaged

nearside rear bumper damaged

nearside rear light cluster damaged

offside front bumper damaged

Pass 31 May 2013 24,039 miles

rear wiper blade rubber missing.

Pass 8 May 2012 20,206 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 17,751 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 25 May 2010 15,379 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 15,379 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 12,750 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 9,671 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 VSX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VSX, 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 VSX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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