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NC05 DYU

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,248 mi
Last recorded79,248 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 DYU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 79,248 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 and ear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and o/side front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 77,795 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all b/pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both s/arms n/side and o/side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all b/pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 76,568 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all b/pipes n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all b/pipes n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 75,273 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 75,273 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 73,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 72,300 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 69,943 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 67,737 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 57,921 miles

slight pitting o/s/f inner brake disc

Pass 18 Mar 2016 47,162 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 37,509 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 37,232 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight pitting n/s/r brake disc

slight pitting o/s/r inner brake disc

Pass 5 Jun 2013 36,724 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise slight pitting n/s/r brake disc

advise slight pitting o/s/r inner brake disc

Fail 5 Jun 2013 36,724 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise slight pitting n/s/r brake disc

advise slight pitting o/s/r inner brake disc

Pass 25 May 2012 35,768 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 34,290 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 31,682 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 31,682 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 May 2009 28,200 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 23,701 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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NC05 DYU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 NC05 DYU, 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 DYU registered?

NC05 DYU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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