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KU55 YXJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

68,861 mi
Last recorded68,861 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 68,861 miles

Nearside Front Wheel binding.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Seeping from steering gaitor. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 67,408 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 65,767 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 64,043 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 62,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt misty of oil (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt misty of oil (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 62,311 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 58,641 miles

Coolant leak Radiator

both headlamps slightly loose at lower attachment but are secure when bonnet closed

exhaust deteriorated in several areas

Pass 11 Jul 2018 55,539 miles

Both head lamps slightly loose but are secure in place when bonnet closed

Coolant leak radiator

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 52,830 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 50,958 miles

both headlamps loose at lower attachment but are secure

front to middle exhaust joint has slight leak of gases

radiator has weep of coolant

Fail 28 Jun 2016 50,958 miles

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

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

front to middle exhaust joint has slight leak of gases

radiator has weep of coolant

Pass 15 May 2015 49,272 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 48,117 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 46,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 42,290 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)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 34,634 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 29,270 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 24,346 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 YXJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YXJ, 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 YXJ registered?

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

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