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LY05 GKA

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,779 mi
Last recorded104,779 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 GKA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 104,779 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner Steering Rack Joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil Leak

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

Fail 20 May 2016 104,778 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported Rubber Missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Link Arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Link Arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag Light (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner Steering Rack Joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil Leak

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

Pass 13 May 2015 99,060 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2015 99,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 80,170 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 66,217 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 52,279 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 38,653 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 27,611 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2012 27,611 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 27,602 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 24,458 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 20,717 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 20,706 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 17,602 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 GKA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GKA, 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 GKA registered?

LY05 GKA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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