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KU55 YWZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,181 mi
Last recorded124,181 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 May 2016 124,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced very poor output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened pads have been overheated and crumbling (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

damage to rear of car

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear caliper seized

offside and nearside front wishbones very rusty

oil leak from sump

Pass 20 May 2015 115,354 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 105,446 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2014 105,446 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 83,192 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 83,192 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 70,919 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 65,090 miles

front tyres lower tread eadges

Pass 20 Oct 2009 52,344 miles

O/S/R Wing damage.

Rear wiper torn.

Fail 13 Oct 2009 52,097 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front brake discs corroded and worn.

O/S/F Brake sticking slightly.

O/S/R Wing damage.

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

Rear wiper torn.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 35,663 miles

off side front brake disc rusty on inner face

rear brake pads worn

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 YWZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KU55 YWZ, 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 YWZ registered?

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

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