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VA54 DTK

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

141,069 mi
Last recorded141,069 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 141,069 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 141,069 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 133,961 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 127,386 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 127,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 118,803 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 106,720 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 95,203 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 84,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 71,489 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 62,260 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 56,182 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 46,895 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 37,364 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 29,248 miles

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

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 DTK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VA54 DTK, 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 DTK registered?

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

Is VA54 DTK safe to buy?

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