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LY05 FLK

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,868 mi
Last recorded112,868 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 FLK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 112,868 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 107,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 98,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 92,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2013 92,664 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2012 78,640 miles

front heat shield insecure

slight cracking on gearbox mount bush

Fail 23 Jun 2012 77,971 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

exhaust down pipe heat shield loose

Fail 19 Jul 2011 63,259 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 63,259 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 52,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Aug 2010 52,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Aug 2009 42,111 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 42,111 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 30 Jul 2008 30,708 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 FLK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FLK, 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 FLK registered?

LY05 FLK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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