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OE55 DTO

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

71,028 mi
Last recorded71,028 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 DTO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 71,028 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2026 71,028 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2025 68,862 miles

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 May 2025 68,862 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 66,589 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2024 66,588 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 63,423 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

front & rear discs corroded

Pass 24 May 2022 60,492 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 28 May 2021 56,758 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 53,729 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 53,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 30 May 2019 50,987 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 47,769 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 44,547 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 41,409 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 40,570 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 37,073 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 37,073 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2014 32,352 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 27,602 miles

front and rear brake pads show signs of wear

offside front brake disc worn and scored

Fail 30 Jan 2013 27,602 miles

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

front and rear brake pads show signs of wear

offside front brake disc worn and scored

deep cracks reaching cords in outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2012 25,246 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 25,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 22,529 miles

front and rear brake pads show signs of wear

nearside rear seat belt not fully checked (childs seat installed)

offside front brake drags slightly

Fail 17 Feb 2011 22,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear brake pads show signs of wear

nearside rear seat belt not fully checked (childs seat installed)

offside front brake drags slightly

Pass 9 Nov 2009 17,916 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 13,787 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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OE55 DTO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 OE55 DTO, 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 OE55 DTO registered?

OE55 DTO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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