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NC05 DOA

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

41,250 mi
Last recorded41,250 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 DOA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 41,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake slight bind

Fail 26 Apr 2018 41,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake slight bind

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 34,583 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 25,698 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 25,698 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 20,143 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 51,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2014 15,326 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2013 13,966 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2013 37,403 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 12,965 miles

N/S/F TYRE IS PERISHING SLIGHTY

O/S/R TYRE IS PERISHING SLIGHTY

Pass 1 Jun 2011 12,002 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SURFACE MATERIAL CORRODED

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 11,354 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs inside surface material slightly corroded, advised new discs to customer

Pass 26 May 2009 10,972 miles

front brake discs inner surface material starting to break up

front wipers slightly starting to smear

rear wiper blade rubber split

Fail 26 May 2009 10,972 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs inner surface material starting to break up

front wipers slightly starting to smear

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 29 May 2008 10,366 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside 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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NC05 DOA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NC05 DOA, 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 NC05 DOA registered?

NC05 DOA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 June 2005.

Is NC05 DOA safe to buy?

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