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MK55 MYL

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,175 mi
Last recorded88,175 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 MYL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 88,175 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 88,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe near bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded near tank ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 76,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 76,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 68,973 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 68,973 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 65,704 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 63,710 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 62,818 miles

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 61,484 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 59,283 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 59,283 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 58,282 miles

Both front tyres worn on innner edges

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 56,559 miles

Nearside Front inner edge worn.

Offside Front inner edge worn.

Fail 19 Jan 2017 56,559 miles

Nearside Front inner edge worn.

Offside Front inner edge worn.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 54,243 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 52,600 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 52,600 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 51,247 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 44,587 miles

n/s rear disc corroded

o/s rear tyre low tread and cracking

steering rack misting oil

Pass 3 Sep 2011 38,668 miles

both front tyres very low tread strong advise

both front wiper blades poor and split

o/s rear tyre getting low in tread and cracking in tread

Pass 3 Sep 2010 33,185 miles

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

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

steering rack slightly misting oil

Pass 5 Sep 2009 27,292 miles

slight dampness around steering rack

Pass 9 Aug 2008 21,742 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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MK55 MYL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MK55 MYL, 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 MK55 MYL registered?

MK55 MYL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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