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AO55 YHK

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

105,720 mi
Last recorded105,720 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 YHK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 105,720 miles

steering rack leaking

Pass 18 Dec 2024 100,129 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 94,508 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 78,840 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 75,337 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 75,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 72,634 miles

Eng oil leak near filter

Hand brake very little reserve travel

Power steering fluided slight leak on rack damp

Fail 10 Dec 2020 72,634 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Dog lead jammed in (7.1.2 (c))

Eng oil leak near filter

Hand brake very little reserve travel

Power steering fluided slight leak on rack damp

Pass 10 Jun 2019 62,642 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both n/s o/s pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s front windscreen has a small chip [at time of testing] (3.2 (a) (i))

little reserve travel in handbrake

oil leak from steering rack [both ends]

Pass 12 Jun 2018 53,046 miles

Offside Front steering rack shows signs of leaking

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 8 Mar 2017 47,946 miles

Offside Front Outer steering rack as a small oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 46,909 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade deteriorating

Offside Front tyre deteriorating

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 46,347 miles

Offside front dip beam reduced output

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 45,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise from brake pedal when brakes applied

offside rear tyre cracking and perishing slightly

slight brake bind nearside rear

Pass 27 Dec 2012 42,566 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Dec 2012 42,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside wiper blade support stap to blade loose

Pass 12 Jan 2012 34,986 miles

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

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

slight dampness around power steering rack pinion and pipes

Pass 13 Jan 2011 28,330 miles

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

slight oil dampness around offside front subframe/steering rack area

Pass 3 Feb 2010 22,129 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 22,129 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 16,290 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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AO55 YHK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AO55 YHK, 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 AO55 YHK registered?

AO55 YHK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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