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LY55 DDX

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

106,993 mi
Last recorded106,993 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 DDX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 106,993 miles

under body surface corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2025 104,558 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 101,770 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 99,864 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Both rear tyres perished (no canvass visible)

Front brake imbalance high (but within limits)

Nearside front tyre nearing limit

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Rear boot struts worn

Pass 3 Sep 2022 97,981 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 97,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 95,426 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 92,939 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 90,226 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 85,858 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 85,858 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 80,581 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 75,243 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 70,252 miles

n/s front tyre low

o/s rear tyres cracking and low on inner edge

Fail 22 Sep 2015 70,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s front tyre low

o/s rear tyres cracking and low on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2014 64,822 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 58,856 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 52,867 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 48,063 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 19 Nov 2010 43,572 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 39,024 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 39,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 33,171 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 33,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LY55 DDX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LY55 DDX, 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 LY55 DDX registered?

LY55 DDX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 December 2005.

Is LY55 DDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY55 DDX shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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