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AY55 YEL

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,913 mi
Last recorded98,913 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 YEL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 98,913 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 98,802 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2024 90,182 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Sep 2024 90,182 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Sep 2023 76,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack offside (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 62,985 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack offside (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking inbetween treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 53,908 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 53,723 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 52,930 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 52,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 51,392 miles

hand brake efficiency only just meet may require adjustment or repaire

hand brake near end travel

Pass 11 Sep 2017 49,476 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 46,526 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 43,095 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 43,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 39,109 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 35,667 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 31,518 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 27,449 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 27,449 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 22,683 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 25 Sep 2009 18,540 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 14,113 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 14,113 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 YEL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YEL, 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 YEL registered?

AY55 YEL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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