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FY55 DDX

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,817 mi
Last recorded100,817 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 DDX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 100,817 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low.

Fail 17 Sep 2016 100,817 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front tyre wearing low.

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 93,197 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

child seat fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2015 93,197 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

child seat fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2014 86,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Sump corroded.

Fail 12 Sep 2014 86,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Sump corroded.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 80,925 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 77,574 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 67,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 67,726 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 54,420 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 42,744 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 42,744 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 31,335 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 DDX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DDX, 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 DDX registered?

FY55 DDX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is FY55 DDX safe to buy?

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