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LY54 NMK

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

93,329 mi
Last recorded93,329 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 NMK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 93,329 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 91,229 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 91,224 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 89,020 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 89,018 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 86,784 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 84,152 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 84,141 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 79,114 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 67,922 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 67,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 54,032 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 54,032 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 39,580 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 39,577 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 27,973 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 27,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 27,540 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 26,172 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 24,296 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges & sidwalls starting to crack

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 24,296 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges & sidwalls starting to crack

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 23,241 miles

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

both front tyres cracking.

Pass 10 Jan 2012 21,443 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 21,443 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 19,206 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 16,352 miles

Dent in O/S side sill.

Pass 29 Dec 2008 12,884 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 10,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 10,283 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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LY54 NMK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 LY54 NMK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY54 NMK registered?

LY54 NMK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 January 2005.

Is LY54 NMK safe to buy?

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