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FY55 CYP

2005 Nissan Almera

Beige Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,929 mi
Last recorded43,929 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 CYP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 43,929 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 31,346 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 25,639 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 25,271 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 25,271 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 24,972 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 24,972 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 24,585 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 24,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 22,960 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 20,502 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 20,493 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy. (3.6.B.2c)

Adjusted o/s headlamp aim & time of test.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 18,889 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 17,262 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 14,856 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 13,303 miles

Both front tyres are showing some signs of wear.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 12,137 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 10,325 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 9,361 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 8,335 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 7,162 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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FY55 CYP is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Beige with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FY55 CYP, 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 FY55 CYP registered?

FY55 CYP is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is FY55 CYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY55 CYP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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