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DY55 YWW

2005 Nissan Almera

Beige Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,288 mi
Last recorded82,288 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 YWW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 82,288 miles

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

Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under sealed used beneath vehicle

Fail 13 Nov 2025 82,288 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 74,047 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under the vehicle general muddy

Pass 15 Sep 2023 66,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Where pipes go into rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 57,826 miles

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

Minor power steering fluid leak

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres tread 3.5 mm and side walls perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 50,463 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres side walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 50,443 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres side walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 42,828 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres side walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 42,803 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres side walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 37,343 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 30,942 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 30,942 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 26,432 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 21,804 miles

Offside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 19,178 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f & o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 16,345 miles

Offside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 14,220 miles

Offside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 12,483 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 9,770 miles

oil leak steering rack area

wipers juddering on screen

Pass 14 Oct 2010 9,295 miles

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

leak steering rack

rear brakes noisey

Pass 8 Oct 2009 7,515 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 5,964 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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DY55 YWW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Beige with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 DY55 YWW, 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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DY55 YWW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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