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GY05 YKK

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

91,822 mi
Last recorded91,822 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 YKK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 91,822 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front steering rack oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2022 91,822 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front steering rack oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 87,320 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door handle loose

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Mar 2021 87,310 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door handle loose

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Jun 2019 80,809 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 80,809 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Terminals Loose (4.13 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 79,151 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 79,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2017 71,982 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2017 71,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 68,421 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 68,421 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 14 May 2015 65,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2015 65,296 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 62,318 miles

rear wiper blade worn to excess

Pass 24 May 2013 60,086 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 55,158 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 49,888 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 44,877 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 38,603 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 28,165 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 26,351 miles

All tyres wearing thin on raised edges

Fail 28 Mar 2008 26,351 miles

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

All tyres wearing thin on raised edges

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

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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GY05 YKK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GY05 YKK, 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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GY05 YKK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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