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ST55 DAO

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

74,944 mi
Last recorded74,944 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 DAO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 74,944 miles

Front suspension components slightly corroded

Fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Slight oil leak

Steering rack slightly leaking

Pass 4 Oct 2022 74,220 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front suspension arm some corrosion

parts of exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Oct 2021 72,049 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel pipe corroded and covered in grease next to fuel tank. ()

Heatshield loose

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front sub frame damp from power steering fluid, very slight leak.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has very slight cracking between primary treads and inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside windscreen has small crack/chip at bottom on offside.

Rear axle corroded not seriously weakened

Sump corroded not seriously weakened

Fail 27 Sep 2021 72,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel pipe corroded and covered in grease next to fuel tank. ()

Heatshield loose

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front sub frame damp from power steering fluid, very slight leak.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has very slight cracking between primary treads and inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside windscreen has small crack/chip at bottom on offside.

Rear axle corroded not seriously weakened

Sump corroded not seriously weakened

Pass 22 Sep 2020 68,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

slight damage to windscreen at offside (but outwith drivers view)

Pass 9 Sep 2019 65,616 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Numerous small chips on windscreen

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Slight corrosion on edges of rear brake discs

Pass 28 Sep 2018 61,655 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' not in drivers view

Pass 15 Sep 2017 57,877 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 53,345 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 48,019 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 43,575 miles

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

front brake pads appear about 3/4 worn

possible leak from power steering rack

rear wiper torn

windsceen chipped

Pass 11 Sep 2013 40,255 miles

all wiper blades slightly torn

Pass 11 Sep 2012 36,877 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 31,530 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 26,514 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 21,026 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 15,236 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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ST55 DAO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ST55 DAO, 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 ST55 DAO registered?

ST55 DAO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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