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SK55 ZYA

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

127,582 mi
Last recorded127,582 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 ZYA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 127,582 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 125,451 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Repaired covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 125,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Repaired covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 123,380 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 123,370 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 121,061 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 121,059 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 119,033 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 119,018 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner side both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2020 117,607 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 117,607 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 110,408 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 102,369 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 102,369 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 96,214 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 86,649 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 97,795 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 97,795 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 67,054 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 62,582 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 56,467 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 76,720 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Apr 2010 40,527 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 40,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2009 31,894 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 ZYA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SK55 ZYA, 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 SK55 ZYA registered?

SK55 ZYA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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