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LY05 CNV

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,390 mi
Last recorded82,390 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 CNV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 82,390 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 82,390 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 77,866 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 77,866 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2023 73,222 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 71,682 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 71,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 69,142 miles

Front SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Front VENTED DISCS CORRODED /WORN INNER FACES BOTH SIDES

Nearside Front HEADLAMP LENS SLIGHLY OPAQUE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH EDGES AND PERISHED 195/55/16V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front FOGLAMP LENS DAMAGED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH EDGES AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70 % WORN BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 69,142 miles

Front SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Front VENTED DISCS CORRODED /WORN INNER FACES BOTH SIDES

Nearside Front HEADLAMP LENS SLIGHLY OPAQUE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH EDGES AND PERISHED 195/55/16V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front FOGLAMP LENS DAMAGED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH EDGES AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70 % WORN BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 69,127 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Slight damage to fog lamp lens

Pass 12 Aug 2020 67,415 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 63,680 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 63,671 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 60,758 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 56,740 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 52,234 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 52,234 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 23,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 23,821 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 12,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 11,921 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 11,921 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 11,736 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 11,363 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 14 Apr 2010 10,756 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 10,011 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 8,323 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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LY05 CNV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 LY05 CNV, 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 LY05 CNV registered?

LY05 CNV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is LY05 CNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY05 CNV shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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