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KU55 YVZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,125 mi
Last recorded131,125 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 131,125 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 131,125 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 112,072 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 112,072 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 104,132 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre valve slightly perrished

Pass 9 Aug 2014 98,011 miles

centre to rear exhaust joint corroding/weak.

rear wiper blade torn + front wiper blades getting worn.

Fail 9 Aug 2014 98,011 miles

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

centre to rear exhaust joint corroding/weak.

rear wiper blade torn + front wiper blades getting worn.

Pass 3 Aug 2013 90,861 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front tyes started to get low on edges //// rear exhaust deteriorating at rear joint area /// front disc,s slightly worn

Fail 3 Aug 2013 90,861 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front tyes started to get low on edges //// rear exhaust deteriorating at rear joint area /// front disc,s slightly worn

Pass 7 Aug 2012 80,746 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 80,746 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Jul 2011 66,893 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake disc,s slightly deterioratedon inner surface area

Pass 30 Jul 2011 66,893 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake disc,s slightly deterioratedon inner surface area

Pass 4 Aug 2010 56,092 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 44,632 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 32,731 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YVZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KU55 YVZ, 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 KU55 YVZ registered?

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

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