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LN05 YAA

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,432 mi
Last recorded107,432 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 YAA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 107,432 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 99,279 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 85,964 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 85,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 85,954 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 85,952 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 18 Jan 2022 83,405 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 78,033 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 78,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 72,855 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 66,311 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 59,364 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 49,982 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced DIP BEAM DIM (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 49,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam RENEWED HEADLIGHT BULB (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced DIP BEAM DIM (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 42,840 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2015 42,840 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine oil leak

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

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 1,230 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 33,714 miles

Automatic gearbox oil leak from radiator

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 31,917 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 29,524 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 26,335 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 26,335 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 22,036 miles

drivers seat belt freyed

Fail 11 Feb 2008 22,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

drivers seat belt freyed

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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LN05 YAA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LN05 YAA, 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 LN05 YAA registered?

LN05 YAA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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