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AY05 YTU

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,600 mi
Last recorded134,600 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 YTU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 134,600 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in to Zone B (borderline) (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold inner edge close to cords(borderline) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 134,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in to Zone B (borderline) (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold inner edge close to cords(borderline) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 123,328 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 115,603 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 100,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 88,646 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 88,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 81,213 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 73,058 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 66,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 66,061 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 49,596 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 49,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 43,243 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 38,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 31,406 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 23,955 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 23,955 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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AY05 YTU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AY05 YTU, 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 AY05 YTU registered?

AY05 YTU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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