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AY55 FCA

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

67,668 mi
Last recorded67,668 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 FCA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 67,668 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 65,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 61,498 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 61,497 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 57,809 miles

Front Number plate cracked at fixing point

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 53,930 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 53,930 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 50,244 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tread

Offside Rear Tyre has cut in tread but within 25mm limit

Rear Rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Oct 2014 46,015 miles

Offside rear tyre has a cut 20mm long exposing the cords.

Pass 6 Nov 2013 41,919 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 36,847 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 31,448 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front and Rear Discs Sightly Scored

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 25,744 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 20,185 miles

N/S/F tyre has deep cuts to tread.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 14,068 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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AY55 FCA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FCA, 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 FCA registered?

AY55 FCA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is AY55 FCA safe to buy?

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