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DU55 YFK

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

111,154 mi
Last recorded111,154 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 YFK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 111,154 miles

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

Park brake lever has little reserve of travel

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 105,303 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 105,287 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 96,292 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 96,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 87,584 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 87,584 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 78,890 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 78,751 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 67,490 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 67,490 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 60,586 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 60,586 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 52,822 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads getting low,nearside headlight not as bright as offside headlight,pas pipe at rear off engine has a slight leak from it

Pass 5 Sep 2011 52,822 miles

front pads getting low,nearside headlight not as bright as offside headlight,pas pipe at rear off engine has a slight leak from it

Pass 2 Mar 2010 37,798 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 25,065 miles

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

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

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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DU55 YFK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DU55 YFK, 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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DU55 YFK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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