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DY05 FVZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

91,113 mi
Last recorded91,113 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 FVZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 91,113 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 88,013 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 87,468 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 81,951 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 75,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 71,759 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 71,759 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced nearside offside (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside offside 185.65.15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2020 68,554 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 62,747 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 56,989 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 50,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 46,895 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 46,895 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 43,286 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 37,808 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 30,761 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 26,459 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 22,885 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 17,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 10,937 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 5,156 miles

Nearside mirror slightly dameged

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 FVZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FVZ, 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 FVZ registered?

DY05 FVZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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The MOT history for DY05 FVZ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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