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FM05 DVW

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,261 mi
Last recorded126,261 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 DVW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 126,261 miles

Rear Upper stomp lamp not illuminating

Fail 22 Jul 2016 126,115 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Upper stomp lamp not illuminating

Pass 9 Jul 2015 108,649 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 108,649 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 98,592 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 81,654 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 81,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both near side tyres bald on edges of tread.

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 67,261 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 53,570 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 36,719 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Jun 2010 36,719 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2009 15,470 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

service indicator light illuminated

Pass 3 Jun 2008 7,246 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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FM05 DVW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FM05 DVW, 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 FM05 DVW registered?

FM05 DVW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is FM05 DVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 DVW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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