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VA54 DSX

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,274 mi
Last recorded89,274 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA54 DSX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 89,274 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall deteriorated/cracking

mist of oil on steering rack

oil leak

Fail 24 Dec 2015 89,016 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 78,143 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 69,924 miles

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2012 66,323 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 66,323 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 60,287 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 60,287 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 55,800 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

weep on steering rack

Pass 7 Jan 2010 46,693 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 46,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 36,421 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 26,869 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 DSX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VA54 DSX, 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 VA54 DSX registered?

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

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