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DY05 XKU

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

65,853 mi
Last recorded65,853 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 65,853 miles

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

underbody corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2024 65,396 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 64,999 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 64,649 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 82,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2021 63,545 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 63,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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 2 Nov 2020 62,278 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 61,362 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 61,357 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 60,227 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 60,227 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 59,040 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 57,306 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 56,430 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 50,924 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 4 Apr 2013 44,082 miles

crack in windscreen nearside lower corner

Pass 16 Apr 2012 38,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 32,239 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 32,239 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 26,376 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 19,732 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 14,514 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2008 14,514 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 14,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 14,095 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XKU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 XKU, 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 XKU registered?

DY05 XKU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 April 2005.

Is DY05 XKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY05 XKU shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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