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LY05 CPE

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,834 mi
Last recorded92,834 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 CPE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 92,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 92,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 85,552 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 85,552 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 78,099 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Aug 2018 78,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 73,315 miles

Oil leak ()

Offside wiper blade split on ends

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced slightly loose on mountings when bonnet is open (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside wiper blade split on ends

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Aug 2016 68,859 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 29 Jul 2016 68,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox mounting (6.1.D.1a)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Jul 2015 64,305 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 64,305 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 57,731 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2013 47,992 miles

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

advise minor damage to osf tyre sidewall

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise nsr tyre low and heavily perished

advise slight play in front suspension joints

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 11 Aug 2012 42,521 miles

nearside front headlamp has light movement

offside rear tyre has damage to the outer sidewall

Pass 13 Aug 2011 38,922 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front tyre perished on outer sidewall

Nearside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

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

Offside front tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 14 Aug 2010 33,466 miles

Both front tyres perished on outter sidewalls

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 27,517 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 25,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

air bag light on

scratch across o/s of front screen

Fail 16 May 2008 25,094 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

air bag light on

scratch across o/s of front screen

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 CPE is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 CPE, 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 LY05 CPE registered?

LY05 CPE is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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