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AO55 YHS

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,555 mi
Last recorded66,555 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 66,555 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 63,265 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 63,265 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 59,735 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 58,072 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 55,757 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 55,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 54,437 miles

Wiper blades split on ends,but clearing screen.

Pass 5 Nov 2019 53,697 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 52,670 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component offside of rack has seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroding

Fail 23 Oct 2018 52,670 miles

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component offside of rack has seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering and smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroding

Pass 1 Nov 2017 51,342 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall has cut

Offside Rear tyre has screw in tread

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

power steering rack is showing signs of leak

whistling noise from engine area

Pass 4 Nov 2016 50,214 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 50,214 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 47,064 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 47,064 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 43,059 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 39,414 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 39,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 36,036 miles

nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Nov 2011 593,367 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 29,421 miles

slight perishing on offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 4 Dec 2009 25,034 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 20,575 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 YHS is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YHS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO55 YHS registered?

AO55 YHS is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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