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NL55 SYE

2005 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

143,658 mi
Last recorded143,658 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 SYE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 143,658 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

all four tyres cracked

Fail 24 Jun 2026 143,657 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

all four tyres cracked

Pass 30 May 2025 137,181 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2025 137,181 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 131,880 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 131,880 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 126,258 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 126,258 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 116,309 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread borderline (0.1 (b))

Front accident damage

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 116,309 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread borderline (0.1 (b))

Front accident damage

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 101,678 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread borderline (0.1 (b))

Front accident damage

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer cover damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 92,907 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front accident damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 92,907 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front accident damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 90,135 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front bumper damaged and front slam panel

Fail 9 Jan 2019 90,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 76,574 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 62,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit EARLY REPLACEMENT ADVISED (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 62,042 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit EARLY REPLACEMENT ADVISED (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 49,621 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 49,621 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 41,856 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 40,403 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 40,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 35,275 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Nov 2013 35,275 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Nov 2012 30,380 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 25,802 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 21,898 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 16,343 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 11,901 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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NL55 SYE is a 2005 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 NL55 SYE, 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 NL55 SYE registered?

NL55 SYE is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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