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GK55 YHZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,408 mi
Last recorded75,408 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 YHZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 75,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2026 75,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2024 62,939 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 62,939 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 62,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect light intensity so reduce can not see any image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect light intensity so reduced can not see any image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 3mm outer edge also wearing outer edge (195/55 16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened control arm attached the rear swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 61,829 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 59,166 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 55,599 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 51,537 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 51,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 49,174 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Aug 2018 47,075 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 85,003 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From dash. ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 35,798 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 33,214 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 30,156 miles

brake pedal slightly spongey new brakes fitted possible require bedding in

Pass 6 Aug 2013 26,717 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 23,621 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR WIPER SPLIT

Pass 4 Aug 2011 20,610 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 18,615 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 15,530 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 11,450 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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GK55 YHZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GK55 YHZ, 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 GK55 YHZ registered?

GK55 YHZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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