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SO55 GYA

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,514 mi
Last recorded51,514 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 GYA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 51,514 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 49,924 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under body and suspension rusted through out

Pass 23 Oct 2023 48,390 miles

under body and suspension

Pass 19 Oct 2022 47,397 miles

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

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 12 Oct 2021 46,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 44,338 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 44,329 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 42,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 40,044 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 38,338 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 38,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 34,871 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 18 Nov 2015 31,411 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 31,411 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 27,064 miles

N/S/R tyre has cracks in tread.

Pass 20 Nov 2013 23,847 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 21,450 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2011 18,978 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 18,968 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slightly worn on n/s/f tyre (edges)

tape on o/s/r light

Pass 15 Dec 2010 13,876 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

sills fitted with plastic covers

Pass 16 Dec 2009 11,131 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 8,263 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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SO55 GYA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SO55 GYA, 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 SO55 GYA registered?

SO55 GYA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is SO55 GYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO55 GYA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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