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CN55 BYK

2005 Nissan Almera

Gold Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,634 mi
Last recorded95,634 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 BYK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 95,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 77,450 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 63,716 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 63,715 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 55,684 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 51,287 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 47,075 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 44,151 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 44,151 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 41,905 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 41,905 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 39,651 miles

Bonnet dented

Front Bumper insecure ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 39,651 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Bonnet dented

Front Bumper insecure ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 37,376 miles

Bonnet damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 37,375 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Bonnet damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 32,262 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 32,262 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 32,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside front wheel trim missing

Auxiliary belt slightly deteriorated

Front bumper/bonnet damaged,

Front registration plate damaged but still readable

Offside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of the seatbelt

Slight oil seepage found near offside front steering rack gaiter

Pass 30 Sep 2014 27,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front seat belt buckle slightly loose on pivot point

Fail 30 Sep 2014 27,380 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front seat belt buckle slightly loose on pivot point

Fail 25 Sep 2013 23,698 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 23,698 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 17,354 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 12,699 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 11,825 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 10,725 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

slight damage to rear number plate

Pass 22 Sep 2009 10,725 miles

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

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

slight damage to rear number plate

Pass 19 Sep 2008 8,634 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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CN55 BYK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Gold with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CN55 BYK, 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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CN55 BYK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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