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KU55 YVE

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

50,425 mi
Last recorded50,425 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 YVE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 50,425 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 49,861 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Under body rodent damage to pipes insulation and subframe coating

Pass 22 Aug 2024 48,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (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 Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rodent damage to underside of car, inc rubber hoses and coatings

Pass 22 Aug 2023 47,911 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 46,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 46,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 45,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel filler pipe corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2020 45,900 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose damaged Filler hose on tank damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2019 45,016 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 43,697 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre valve perished.

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 42,933 miles

Surface corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 15 Aug 2017 42,933 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 25 Aug 2016 42,067 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 38,072 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 35,631 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 35,631 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 31,465 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 28,442 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 25,475 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 22,310 miles

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

Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2009 18,864 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 18,860 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 14,832 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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KU55 YVE is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 KU55 YVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU55 YVE registered?

KU55 YVE is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is KU55 YVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU55 YVE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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