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MK55 YLV

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,830 mi
Last recorded119,830 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 YLV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 119,830 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 119,827 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 111,921 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2021 108,266 miles

oil leak and exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 7 Sep 2021 108,256 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

oil leak and exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2020 104,715 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and centre heat shield slightly insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively both sides front wheels slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 99,905 miles

Nearside Front roll bar link has wear

Rear exhaust holed/leaking

power rack leaking

Fail 7 Sep 2019 99,847 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front roll bar link has wear

Rear exhaust holed/leaking

power rack leaking

Pass 14 Sep 2018 95,598 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s/f brake slight binding

Pass 22 Sep 2017 91,622 miles

drivers door damaged

front brake pads worn to limit

nearside front brakes binding slightly

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front outersill damaged

oil around steering rack

Fail 19 Sep 2017 91,600 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 h (4.1.E.1)

drivers door damaged

front brake pads worn to limit

nearside front brakes binding slightly

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front outersill damaged

oil around steering rack

Pass 8 Sep 2016 87,846 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 87,849 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 84,019 miles

front brake pads low,both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 9 Sep 2015 88,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads low,both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Sep 2014 79,535 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 79,535 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 74,895 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 69,194 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 69,194 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 63,856 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 57,757 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 47,746 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 37,146 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 YLV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MK55 YLV, 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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MK55 YLV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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