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FY05 YYS

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,597 mi
Last recorded94,597 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 YYS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2022 94,597 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle stabilizer arm rotten (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened has hole in it (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 85,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 83,784 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 79,464 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 74,163 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 74,163 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 70,004 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 64,072 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2015 57,910 miles

both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Pass 9 Apr 2014 50,139 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 42,639 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 36,158 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 30,017 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2010 22,022 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 43,284 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 10,483 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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FY05 YYS is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FY05 YYS, 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 FY05 YYS registered?

FY05 YYS is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is FY05 YYS safe to buy?

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