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VA54 DTO

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,021 mi
Last recorded134,021 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2020 134,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 126,281 miles

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone / sat nav holder ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 126,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone / sat nav holder ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 116,409 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 116,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 103,311 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 95,089 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 90,183 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 84,561 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s rear tyre perishing

o/s front brake binds slightly

Fail 17 Jun 2014 84,561 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear tyre perishing

o/s front brake binds slightly

Pass 18 Jun 2013 79,024 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 73,977 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 73,977 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 68,101 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 60,775 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 60,775 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 52,729 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 42,798 miles

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 DTO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 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 VA54 DTO registered?

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

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