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AY05 YVD

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

120,526 mi
Last recorded120,526 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 120,526 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 114,359 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 107,021 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 98,537 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 90,532 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 81,431 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 77,134 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 77,134 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 71,190 miles

steering is slightly tight

Fail 20 Mar 2019 71,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

steering is slightly tight

Pass 27 Mar 2018 64,530 miles

rear exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2017 56,619 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 49,635 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 43,540 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 37,790 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 37,790 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 34,645 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 31,503 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Mar 2011 27,734 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 27,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 24,167 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 20,514 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 15,781 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 15,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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 YVD 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 79.2%.

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 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 YVD, 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 YVD registered?

AY05 YVD is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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