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HY55 UYC

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,593 mi
Last recorded107,593 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 UYC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 107,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 May 2020 107,585 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 88,113 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil fouling

Fail 12 Feb 2019 88,113 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

oil fouling

Pass 15 Jan 2018 82,282 miles

Front B zone chip in screen

Front Both steering gaitors appear damp

Front aux belt cracked

Front engine light on dash

Pass 24 Sep 2016 80,010 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber gaiters are split

child seat fitted seat belt not fully inspected

front brake discs are heavily lipped and corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2016 80,010 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear shock absorber gaiters are split

child seat fitted seat belt not fully inspected

front brake discs are heavily lipped and corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2015 77,730 miles

binding rear brake needs attention

steering fluid leak, steering rack

Fail 3 Oct 2015 77,730 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

binding rear brake needs attention

steering fluid leak, steering rack

Pass 5 Sep 2014 73,986 miles

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

both rear brakes binding

nearside front tyre badl on edges

offside front brake binding

offside rear tyre was flat

offside front tyre has splits in sidewalls

Pass 5 Sep 2013 66,700 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 66,700 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

osr tyre pressure low

Pass 3 Sep 2012 58,846 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 51,930 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 43,485 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 20 Aug 2009 30,769 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 18,760 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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HY55 UYC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HY55 UYC, 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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HY55 UYC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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