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VA54 DPE

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

151,687 mi
Last recorded151,687 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA54 DPE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 151,687 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 145,005 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 135,874 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 135,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 129,723 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 126,151 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 120,418 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 120,418 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 113,079 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 104,298 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 93,904 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 93,904 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 83,132 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 73,024 miles

damage to nearside sill area

surface corrosion nearside sill area

Pass 23 Jan 2013 62,615 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 52,227 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 42,527 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 31,677 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 27,000 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 22,873 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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VA54 DPE 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 85%.

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 VA54 DPE, 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 VA54 DPE registered?

VA54 DPE is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 January 2005.

Is VA54 DPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA54 DPE shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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