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FY55 DDK

2005 Nissan Almera

Beige Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

47,990 mi
Last recorded47,990 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 47,990 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 47,571 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced just related to vehicle age but not weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 47,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened and bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened and bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 46,541 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 46,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 44,631 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 43,026 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 40,644 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 38,288 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 35,789 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 35,789 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 32,977 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 30,217 miles

Oil leak from diff area

Fail 1 Dec 2014 30,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak from diff area

Pass 9 Dec 2013 27,288 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 27,288 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2012 24,096 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 21,621 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 21,621 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

rear brakes noisy and slight binding

Pass 6 Dec 2010 18,656 miles

n/s front discs pitted

Pass 9 Dec 2009 15,944 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Dec 2008 13,029 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 12,476 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 DDK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Beige with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 DDK, 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 DDK registered?

FY55 DDK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is FY55 DDK safe to buy?

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