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GY05 YKN

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,104 mi
Last recorded109,104 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 YKN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 109,104 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 109,104 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 104,926 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 104,926 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 104,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc scored and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front door stiff

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear boot not holding dampers not working

Rear exhaust box slight insecure

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 101,649 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper spilt (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box and bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear boot shock dampers not working

Rear wiper worn

Fail 4 Jan 2023 101,649 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced head light lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre inner edge deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper spilt (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box and bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear boot shock dampers not working

Rear wiper worn

Pass 4 Jan 2022 100,732 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 100,732 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 97,265 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

crack on offside mirror

Pass 6 Jul 2019 96,392 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 95,651 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 94,128 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 92,916 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 88,911 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 83,921 miles

offside rear brake pad wearing low

Pass 21 Dec 2012 75,998 miles

Engine overheating

Fail 21 Dec 2012 75,998 miles

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

Engine overheating

Pass 19 Jan 2012 69,291 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 68,866 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 68,863 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 63,727 miles

both rear brakes starting to bind

Fail 19 Oct 2010 63,727 miles

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

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

both rear brakes starting to bind

Pass 26 Oct 2009 59,544 miles

both rear brakes starting to bind

Pass 27 Oct 2008 53,200 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 52,302 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 52,275 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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 YKN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YKN, 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 GY05 YKN registered?

GY05 YKN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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