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FY55 DCO

2005 Nissan Almera

Beige Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

115,761 mi
Last recorded115,761 miles
Recorded on11 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 May 2020 115,761 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to undercarriage and components

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 May 2020 115,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to undercarriage and components

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 107,852 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 107,861 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flex pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 87,790 miles

Slight corrosion on front brake discs

Slight corrosion on rear brake discs

excessive travel in hand brake

Pass 24 Aug 2017 82,779 miles

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 82,779 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

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

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 78,092 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracked but no cord visible at this time

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

Offside Front tyre perished and cracked but no cord visible at this time

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 78,063 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracked but no cord visible at this time

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

Offside Front tyre perished and cracked but no cord visible at this time

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 69,121 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 69,121 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 64,309 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 64,309 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 58,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2013 58,607 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 54,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Nov 2011 54,373 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Dec 2010 50,677 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 50,677 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 39,991 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 39,991 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 28,702 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 DCO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Beige with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FY55 DCO, 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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FY55 DCO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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