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VE05 DZB

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

83,542 mi
Last recorded83,542 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 DZB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 83,542 miles

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

headlights deteriorating

Pass 6 Dec 2017 80,262 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Plus cracked (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wiper blades smearing

Fail 6 Dec 2017 80,262 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Plus cracked (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wiper blades smearing

Pass 8 Dec 2016 76,576 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 76,576 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 73,136 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 73,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre showing signs of perishing cracking in tread

wiper blades smearing

Pass 11 Dec 2014 67,539 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 67,534 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 62,853 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 62,853 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 57,155 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 50,413 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 50,413 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

both front tyres and offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Jan 2011 45,250 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 34,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 29,241 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 27,632 miles

damp around PAS pump

front brake pads appear well worn

wiper blades poor

Fail 15 Apr 2008 27,632 miles

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

damp around PAS pump

front brake pads appear well worn

wiper blades poor

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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VE05 DZB is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VE05 DZB, 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 VE05 DZB registered?

VE05 DZB is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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