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MF05 YYK

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,050 mi
Last recorded106,050 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 YYK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 106,050 miles

child seat fitted at nearside rear.

Fail 8 Aug 2017 106,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres have edge wear. suggest wheel alignment check.

child seat fitted at nearside rear.

screen wash jets partially missing screen.

Pass 18 Aug 2016 90,855 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

offside rear lamp assembly outer cover damaged

oil leaks

Fail 17 Aug 2016 90,855 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

engine management lamp on

engine oil level low - not on stick ( topped up )

offside rear lamp assembly outer cover damaged

oil leaks

tight action at nearside front brake

Pass 17 Aug 2015 82,026 miles

both headlight aims low [adjusted[.

Fail 17 Aug 2015 82,026 miles

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

both headlight aims low [adjusted[.

Pass 14 Aug 2014 21,214 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2013 64,949 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 59,205 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 59,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 52,345 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 39,226 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 32,050 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 32,037 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 26,031 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 26,030 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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MF05 YYK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MF05 YYK, 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 MF05 YYK registered?

MF05 YYK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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