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SK55 VTY

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,163 mi
Last recorded84,163 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 VTY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2020 84,163 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 77,299 miles

sump corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

centre stop lamp out

offside front wheel speed sensor bolt broken off but sensor still secure

Fail 7 Nov 2019 77,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

centre stop lamp out

offside front wheel speed sensor bolt broken off but sensor still secure

sump corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2018 67,932 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front wheel slightly binding

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

centre stop light out

Pass 8 Nov 2017 56,619 miles

sump corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2016 53,139 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 48,811 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 43,836 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 43,836 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 41,027 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 39,458 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 37,584 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 37,584 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 34,677 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 31,802 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 27,877 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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SK55 VTY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SK55 VTY, 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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SK55 VTY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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