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LY05 UPW

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,019 mi
Last recorded118,019 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 UPW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 118,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside door slightly loose

Fail 16 Apr 2019 118,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

offside door slightly loose

Pass 16 Apr 2018 109,420 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 101,883 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 95,269 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 90,147 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 84,871 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 84,871 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 77,556 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 69,742 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 69,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 58,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 58,986 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 50,810 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 42,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 42,043 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 33,350 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2008 33,350 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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 UPW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UPW, 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 UPW registered?

LY05 UPW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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