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AY05 YTW

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,721 mi
Last recorded108,721 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 YTW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2020 108,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Beam Assembly Corroded

Rear Tail Pipe Corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2020 108,710 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Beam Assembly Corroded

Rear Tail Pipe Corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2018 99,497 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 91,977 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked between tread

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked between tread

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

windscreen slightly scored

Pass 12 Dec 2016 78,756 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 70,402 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 61,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 61,036 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 55,987 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 47,533 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 43,335 miles

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

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

discs front corroded and pads low

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 35,625 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2010 35,625 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 30,150 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

slight damage to zone B of windscreen caused by wiper blade

Pass 10 Mar 2009 24,410 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 47,176 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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AY05 YTW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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