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SP55 YBC

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

45,893 mi
Last recorded45,893 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 YBC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 45,893 miles

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

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

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2025 39,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 32,733 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 32,733 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 31,667 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 30,058 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 29,330 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 28,151 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 28,150 miles

Central Emissions not tested exhaust center section blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 26,529 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 24,880 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 24,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 23,267 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 23,267 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Inner brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 21,871 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracking between treads

Fail 11 Jan 2016 21,871 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracking between treads

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 19,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 19,171 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 19,171 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 17,152 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f inner discs in very poor condition

Pass 10 Jan 2012 16,076 miles

slight damage to n/s/r/ outer tyre wall

Pass 7 Jan 2011 14,573 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 13,481 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 12,272 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 11,878 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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SP55 YBC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SP55 YBC, 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 SP55 YBC registered?

SP55 YBC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is SP55 YBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP55 YBC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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