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FE55 YKB

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 YKB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 74,697 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All Brake Discs Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s front tyres bald on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 74,696 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All Brake Discs Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s headlamp lenses misty. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s front tyres bald on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 72,285 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)

Pass 28 Jun 2017 83,206 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/rear tie bar /axle brace axle mount bush. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 83,202 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's airbag obviously defective Airbag warning light illuminated. (5.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear. (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/rear tie bar /axle brace axle mount bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 64,367 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s lip (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2016 64,363 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cracks on side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s lip (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 59,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 59,028 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 58,720 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 58,720 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 54,336 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

both front brake discs are heavily lipped

engine oil leak from oil filter

minor power steering fluid leak

Fail 29 Oct 2012 54,336 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

both front brake discs are heavily lipped

engine oil leak from oil filter

minor power steering fluid leak

Pass 17 Oct 2011 50,185 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 50,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 34,817 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 18,991 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 18,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 16,317 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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FE55 YKB is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FE55 YKB, 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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FE55 YKB is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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