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MT55 DVU

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,522 mi
Last recorded55,522 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 DVU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 55,522 miles

nearside front tyre has slight scuffing on outer wall

Pass 12 Oct 2024 53,510 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 51,225 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 51,225 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 49,028 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 47,179 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2021 47,179 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 45,479 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 43,821 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 40,995 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 38,249 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 35,764 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 34,080 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 31,473 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 28,631 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 26,241 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 23,649 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 21,022 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 17,897 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 13,704 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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MT55 DVU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MT55 DVU, 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 MT55 DVU registered?

MT55 DVU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is MT55 DVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT55 DVU shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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