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AO55 YHV

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

76,569 mi
Last recorded76,569 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 YHV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 76,569 miles

Front Both track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Front Lower Both Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush deteriorating

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 76,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Both track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Front Lower Both Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush deteriorating

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 65,111 miles

Front Both Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Front Inner Both Tyre wearing on edge

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 65,111 miles

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

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

Front Both Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Front Inner Both Tyre wearing on edge

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 60,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 51,801 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 51,800 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 41,949 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 36,732 miles

n/s mirror glass becoming insecure

various minor oil leaks

Pass 15 Apr 2016 33,500 miles

Front brake pads appear to be wearing low

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

o/s headlight adjuster requires correctly fitting

Fail 15 Apr 2016 33,492 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake pads appear to be wearing low

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

Fail 14 Apr 2016 33,485 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

power steering rack light misting of oil

Pass 22 Apr 2015 31,170 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 31,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2014 30,164 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2014 30,164 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2013 29,377 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 29,377 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2012 28,119 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 26,655 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 26,655 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

tracking out

Pass 28 Apr 2010 25,353 miles

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

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

tracking out

Fail 27 Apr 2010 25,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

tracking out

Pass 1 May 2009 23,029 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2009 23,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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 YHV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 AO55 YHV, 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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AO55 YHV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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