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FY55 KYB

2005 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,320 mi
Last recorded97,320 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 KYB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 97,320 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 94,997 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2019 94,568 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight oil leak under the engine

Pass 14 Feb 2018 92,409 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front exhaust mount missing

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor ring cracked (3.4.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 86,832 miles

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

wipers poor

Fail 4 Feb 2017 86,832 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

wipers poor

Pass 17 Feb 2016 77,827 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 71,710 miles

both front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

both rear tyres slightly perished on outer sidewall

Fail 15 Jan 2015 71,710 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

both front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

both rear tyres slightly perished on outer sidewall

Pass 28 Jan 2014 65,610 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracked on outer sidewall

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 59,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both offside rear and nearside rear outer tyre wall cracked

fan belt starting to crack

Pass 31 Jan 2012 53,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 47,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jan 2010 39,659 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 27,854 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 KYB is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KYB, 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 KYB registered?

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

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