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FG05 YTK

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

187,215 mi
Last recorded187,215 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 YTK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 187,215 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 187,215 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 186,203 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 166,650 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front slight brake binding

Fail 12 Jun 2015 166,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front slight brake binding

Pass 12 Jun 2014 144,012 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2013 121,079 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 120,750 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 99,654 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 79,410 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 79,410 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 66,179 miles

both front brake discs worn

exhaust system corroded in places

handbrake levers not returning fully on both rear calipers

Fail 18 Jun 2010 66,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs worn

exhaust system corroded in places

handbrake levers not returning fully on both rear calipers

nail in nearside rear tyre and perishing along tread in places

nearside front tyre heavily wearing inner edge

offside front tyre balding inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2009 55,257 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 41,846 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 41,846 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FG05 YTK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FG05 YTK, 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 FG05 YTK registered?

FG05 YTK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is FG05 YTK safe to buy?

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