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VA54 DTV

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

67,472 mi
Last recorded67,472 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA54 DTV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 67,472 miles

Front bumper insecure

oil filter leaking

Fail 23 Apr 2019 67,468 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp insecure both front (4.1.1 (c))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front bumper insecure

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

oil filter leaking

Pass 23 May 2018 65,284 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 65,284 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 65,271 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2016 59,217 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 59,217 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 58,971 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 55,201 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2015 47,680 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2014 45,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jan 2014 45,262 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jan 2013 40,835 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 40,835 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 37,568 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 28,128 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 23,506 miles

advise unable to see brake pads clearly

slight scuffing and small cuts to both rear tyre sidewalls not enough to fail but advise checked by tyre specialist

Pass 3 Jun 2008 22,113 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 18,845 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 DTV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DTV, 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 DTV registered?

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

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