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DY05 AAZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Beige Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

57,761 mi
Last recorded57,761 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 AAZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 57,761 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 56,869 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 56,457 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 55,547 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 53,860 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 52,666 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 51,736 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 51,736 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 50,267 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 48,232 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 46,641 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 45,605 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 43,761 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 40,421 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 37,657 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 35,559 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 34,353 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 31,969 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 29,305 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 26,842 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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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DY05 AAZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Beige with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 DY05 AAZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY05 AAZ registered?

DY05 AAZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 April 2005.

Is DY05 AAZ safe to buy?

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