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DV55 FMZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,347 mi
Last recorded77,347 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 FMZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 77,347 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis/subframes corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2025 76,377 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside handbrake requires further adjustment/repair

rear suspension components corroded

underside corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2023 71,839 miles

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

corrosion on all suspension components

Pass 17 Dec 2022 70,262 miles

front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion

front cross member has surface corrosion

Fail 14 Dec 2022 70,257 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion

front cross member has surface corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2021 69,216 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 69,215 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Ns os sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 68,168 miles

offside +nearside front wheel binding slightly

Pass 14 Oct 2019 66,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

offside +nearside front wheel binding slightly

Pass 8 Oct 2018 64,486 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 62,447 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)

corrosion under car

Pass 14 Apr 2016 58,433 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 58,431 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre scrubbing off inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2014 48,064 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 42,639 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 35,744 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 30,027 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Brake pads 90% warn

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Oct 2010 24,366 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 17,381 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)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 17,381 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 12,404 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 12,103 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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DV55 FMZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DV55 FMZ, 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 DV55 FMZ registered?

DV55 FMZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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