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SO55 GYK

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,621 mi
Last recorded119,621 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 GYK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 119,621 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 109,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Sep 2017 109,478 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 100,474 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 100,473 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 89,666 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

oil leaking from sump

Fail 22 Sep 2015 89,662 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

oil leaking from sump

Pass 23 Sep 2014 85,527 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2014 85,523 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2013 76,959 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE CRACKING ON INNER SIDEWALLS WITH NO CORDS SHOWING

N/S/R TYRE IS WORN TO 3/4/2mm

REAR WIPER IS COMPLETELY TORN

Fail 18 Sep 2013 76,949 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE CRACKING ON INNER SIDEWALLS WITH NO CORDS SHOWING

N/S/R TYRE IS WORN TO 3/4/2mm

REAR WIPER IS COMPLETELY TORN

Pass 18 Sep 2012 66,544 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 58,288 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 50,395 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 21 Sep 2009 43,553 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 38,999 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 38,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SO55 GYK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SO55 GYK, 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 GYK registered?

SO55 GYK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is SO55 GYK safe to buy?

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