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DY05 AEG

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,359 mi
Last recorded85,359 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 AEG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 85,359 miles

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Fail 26 Apr 2019 85,333 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2018 80,134 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 75,222 miles

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 75,222 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 3 May 2016 71,292 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 71,292 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 64,320 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

boots struts worn/ do not hold boot lid

both front and o/s/r tyres worn close to legal limit

exhaust blow

front number plate damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2015 64,320 miles

boots struts worn/ do not hold boot lid

both front and o/s/r tyres worn close to legal limit

exhaust blow

front number plate damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2014 57,631 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2014 57,616 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2013 52,078 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s rear tyre badly perished

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak from engine

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 52,078 miles

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

O/s rear tyre badly perished

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

Oil leak from engine

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 47,007 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 47,007 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 41,105 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 33,852 miles

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

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

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

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

front registration plate cracked

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 13 Apr 2010 33,852 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

front registration plate cracked

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Apr 2009 26,228 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 19,612 miles

both front tyres worn on edges but on raised tread blocks

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 AEG is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DY05 AEG, 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 DY05 AEG registered?

DY05 AEG is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is DY05 AEG safe to buy?

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