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AY55 AWZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

101,505 mi
Last recorded101,505 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 AWZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 101,505 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 4 Mar 2025 90,673 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust heat sheild slightly loose

Pass 27 Feb 2024 84,639 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 84,629 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 72,146 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 72,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 65,071 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 60,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 60,993 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 58,392 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 53,684 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 49,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 45,846 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 45,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre has 20mm cut, advise replacement

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 42,953 miles

nail in osr tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2015 37,975 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 34,607 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 31,648 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 26,794 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 22,107 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 16,938 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2010 16,929 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 16,862 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 16,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 13,577 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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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AY55 AWZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AY55 AWZ, 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 AY55 AWZ registered?

AY55 AWZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is AY55 AWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY55 AWZ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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