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GV55 DVN

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,799 mi
Last recorded97,799 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 DVN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 97,799 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Engine sump corroded

Front Power steering tank mist of oil

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear both side (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both side (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear inner seal corroded both sides

Fail 19 May 2026 97,799 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Engine sump corroded

Front Power steering tank mist of oil

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear both side (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both side (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear inner seal corroded both sides

Fail 25 Mar 2026 97,263 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Engine sump corroded

Front Power steering tank mist of oil

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Both side inner seal corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both side (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both side (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 94,584 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened left and right (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened left and right (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front left and right inside wheel arch near top mount slightly corroded

Front left and right shock absorber slightly corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left and right (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner left and right sill slightly corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive left and right (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle rusty

engine sump slightly corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2025 94,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear affecting view (3.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened left and right (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened left and right (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front left and right inside wheel arch near top mount slightly corroded

Front left and right shock absorber slightly corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left and right (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner left and right sill slightly corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive left and right (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle rusty

engine sump slightly corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2024 92,751 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 92,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 89,201 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 89,201 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 87,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 84,152 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 82,013 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 80,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 79,212 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 77,771 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 13 Feb 2017 77,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 16 Feb 2016 75,226 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 71,121 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 65,698 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 65,672 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 61,368 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 58,708 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 55,084 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 51,005 miles

engine and gear box mounts weak

movement in o/s/f top mount

n/s/r tyre nail in tread and side wall damaged

Fail 8 Mar 2010 51,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

engine and gear box mounts weak

movement in o/s/f top mount

n/s/r tyre nail in tread and side wall damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2009 38,948 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 38,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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GV55 DVN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GV55 DVN, 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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GV55 DVN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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