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RY05 SKU

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,747 mi
Last recorded84,747 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 SKU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 84,747 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 79,710 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 75,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 71,389 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 68,174 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))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 64,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 60,307 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 57,781 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 57,781 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 57,780 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front & rear gaskets (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear lamp lens missing

Pass 24 Jun 2016 55,187 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jun 2016 55,182 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 50,606 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 50,606 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 45,245 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 39,338 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 39,338 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 33,927 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 28,699 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 28,699 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 24,360 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 24,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 18,947 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 18,907 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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RY05 SKU 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 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 RY05 SKU, 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 RY05 SKU registered?

RY05 SKU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is RY05 SKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY05 SKU shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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