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DY05 XKS

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

76,402 mi
Last recorded76,402 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 XKS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 76,402 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 71,845 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2023 68,041 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 65,188 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 60,373 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2021 60,373 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 57,462 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 57,462 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 53,613 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2019 53,613 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 50,552 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 47,562 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 44,531 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 44,531 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 41,975 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 37,830 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 37,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 33,422 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 29,132 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 24,376 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 19,295 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 12,671 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 7,755 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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DY05 XKS is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XKS, 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 XKS registered?

DY05 XKS is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 April 2005.

Is DY05 XKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY05 XKS shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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