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LY05 GKC

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,059 mi
Last recorded88,059 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 88,059 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 88,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 76,824 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

front exhaust hanger is broken but system is still adequately supported

Pass 8 Oct 2015 70,328 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 62,816 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 55,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

center brake light not working

offside front dipped beam slightly dim

power assisted steering leak

Pass 19 Oct 2012 47,085 miles

Air bag illuminated on dashboard.

offside rear tyre wearing low 2-3 mm tread depth.

slight oil leak from power steering rack/pinion.

Fail 19 Oct 2012 47,085 miles

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

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

Air bag illuminated on dashboard.

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

offside rear tyre wearing low 2-3 mm tread depth.

slight oil leak from power steering rack/pinion.

Pass 28 Oct 2011 37,715 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 29,143 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 22,130 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 15,466 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 15,466 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 14,428 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 GKC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GKC, 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 GKC registered?

LY05 GKC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is LY05 GKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY05 GKC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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