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KU55 YWJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,511 mi
Last recorded88,511 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 YWJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 88,511 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

o/s inner and outer sill

Fail 6 Nov 2025 88,508 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to middle section broke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

o/s inner and outer sill

Pass 22 Nov 2024 85,046 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 85,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 81,961 miles

engine component noisy

Pass 3 Nov 2022 78,863 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 75,597 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 68,975 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner shoulders /rear exhaust box corroded/ off side rear fog lamp lense cracked

Pass 6 Nov 2019 64,818 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 64,817 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 58,593 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 58,593 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 50,540 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 26 Nov 2016 42,995 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 42,995 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 42,195 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 37,856 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 37,856 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

195 55 16 v

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 33,583 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly mishaped

Pass 5 Sep 2012 29,574 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 29,574 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 26,341 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 26,341 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 21,382 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 17,222 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 17,220 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 12,632 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 12,632 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 YWJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YWJ, 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 YWJ registered?

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

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