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FY55 VYU

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,781 mi
Last recorded60,781 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 VYU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 60,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Oct 2017 60,780 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 54,814 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just met the legal requirements (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut of 11mm not exposing any cords or ply and perished

Rear Body has slight corrosion undersides (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 49,407 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 49,407 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 46,291 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 40,599 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 33,265 miles

damage to underneath of vehicle in chalk

Pass 1 Sep 2011 27,815 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 21,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Aug 2010 21,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 15,726 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 10,101 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 VYU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VYU, 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 VYU registered?

FY55 VYU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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