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AO55 YPC

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,097 mi
Last recorded99,097 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 YPC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 99,097 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake has travel

Pass 4 Nov 2024 98,634 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake has travel

Pass 24 Oct 2023 97,164 miles

handbrake has travel

Pass 4 Nov 2022 95,515 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake almost out off travel

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

front bumper slightly insecure

Fail 26 Oct 2022 95,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

front bumper slightly insecure

Pass 30 Oct 2021 89,923 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front head lamp repaired with metal ties

Fail 26 Oct 2021 89,919 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated have restrected movement (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 81,461 miles

Corrosion to under body and all suspension components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 81,461 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Corrosion to under body and all suspension components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 71,182 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Fail 4 Nov 2019 71,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Nov 2018 56,020 miles

under vehicle starting to corrode

Fail 19 Nov 2018 56,020 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center and rear (6.1.2 (a))

under vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 18 Dec 2017 55,304 miles

nearside rear brake pipe slightly twisted

under vehicle corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2017 55,304 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear brake pipe slightly twisted

under vehicle corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2016 53,711 miles

both rear brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

Fail 6 Dec 2016 53,710 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

travel on hand brake lever

Pass 3 Dec 2015 52,048 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 50,906 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 50,906 miles

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

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

both front brakes are binding slightly

both rear brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 48,789 miles

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

both front brakes are binding slightly

slight corrosion on both front brake discs

Pass 5 Dec 2012 47,143 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 47,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 44,148 miles

both front brake discs are corroded

both rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2011 44,158 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

both front brake discs are corroded

both rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2010 42,979 miles

both front brake discs are corroded and worn in places

both rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2009 41,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 24 Nov 2008 37,309 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YPC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YPC, 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 YPC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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