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KY55 YZM

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,049 mi
Last recorded82,049 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 YZM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 82,049 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 82,049 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust snapped no fumes coming out of tail pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Exhaust system insecure centre-rear snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above limit (5.2.3 (e))

not able to test windscreen wipers 100% (washers don't work)

Pass 22 Apr 2022 76,988 miles

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

exhaust corroded

movement in nearside headlight

Fail 13 Apr 2022 76,986 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both badly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

exhaust corroded

movement in nearside headlight

Pass 30 Jan 2021 71,404 miles

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Nearside repeater not working/lens missing/insecure but direction indicator visible from distance

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

Fail 30 Jan 2021 71,404 miles

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Nearside repeater not working/lens missing/insecure but direction indicator visible from distance

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

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 63,779 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2018 61,084 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2018 61,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 58,876 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 55,548 miles

Exhaust slight leak at front joint

Left hand front tyre slight cut on outer wall

Fail 9 Mar 2016 55,548 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust slight leak at front joint

Left hand front tyre slight cut on outer wall

Pass 26 Feb 2015 52,463 miles

Slight leak on exhaust

Fail 19 Feb 2015 52,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Slight leak on exhaust

Pass 19 Feb 2014 49,637 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front headlamp has slightly reduced output

Fail 20 Feb 2013 45,166 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 45,166 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 38,272 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 31,742 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 26,399 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 21,530 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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KY55 YZM is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KY55 YZM, 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 KY55 YZM registered?

KY55 YZM is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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