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FY55 DCE

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,600 mi
Last recorded107,600 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 DCE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 107,600 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 107,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 100,080 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 100,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 82,499 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 73,781 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 73,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs very corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2014 55,286 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 35,120 miles

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

handbrake travel quite long new pads have been fitted and will self adjust as p ads bed in

Fail 21 Nov 2012 35,118 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 26,062 miles

Ffront brake discs rusty & signs of wear .

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 25,411 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 53,971 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 21,659 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 16,466 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 DCE is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FY55 DCE, 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 DCE registered?

FY55 DCE is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is FY55 DCE safe to buy?

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