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AO05 YYC

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,559 mi
Last recorded96,559 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 YYC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 96,559 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 84,964 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 84,274 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear inner sill panels rusty

Scuttle panel rusty and holed

Pass 21 Oct 2017 77,966 miles

Centre heatshield insecure

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Scuttle panel rusty and holed

Fail 16 Oct 2017 77,877 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Centre heatshield insecure

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Scuttle panel rusty and holed

Pass 12 Oct 2016 72,523 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

scuttle panel corroded and holed

Pass 23 Oct 2015 68,853 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear inner (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre perished

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

scuttle panel very corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2014 62,729 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 56,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system rusty in places

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres slightly perished through tread

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside rear lamp has been repaired

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 52,177 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 52,177 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 46,280 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 39,696 miles

Age cracks in both rear tyres.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2009 32,852 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 26,143 miles

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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AO05 YYC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO05 YYC, 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 AO05 YYC registered?

AO05 YYC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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