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SD55 EYY

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,907 mi
Last recorded60,907 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 EYY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 60,907 miles

Front Subframe covered in underseal

Nearside Front Suspension leg corroded

Offside Front Suspension leg corroded

Rear Subframe covered in underseal

Pass 21 Dec 2024 60,492 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 58,563 miles

vehicle showing signs of corrosion chassis and components

Fail 20 Sep 2023 58,560 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

vehicle showing signs of corrosion chassis and components

Pass 7 Sep 2022 56,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 54,719 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 54,715 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 53,353 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 53,353 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 51,883 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 49,307 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms slight corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and worn outer edges ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

underside slight corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2017 46,610 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 46,610 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 43,112 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms slight corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

fuel pipes slight corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2016 43,112 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms slight corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

fuel pipes slight corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 39,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 39,737 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing split pin defective (2.4.G.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 36,062 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 36,055 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 32,081 miles

front both tyres wearing thin

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 25,967 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 25,967 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 19,978 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 19,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 18,428 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 17,417 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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SD55 EYY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SD55 EYY, 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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SD55 EYY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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