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SY05 LJK

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

80,717 mi
Last recorded80,717 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 LJK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 80,717 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 100,396 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 100,396 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 98,099 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 98,099 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2021 96,225 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 95,576 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 93,977 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 93,977 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2018 91,833 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 90,099 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 90,085 miles

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort both handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2016 88,051 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 85,575 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 82,799 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 79,788 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 69,594 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 58,539 miles

drivers mirror secured with tape

Fail 9 Mar 2010 58,286 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

drivers mirror secured with tape

Pass 17 Mar 2009 45,928 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 45,928 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 33,993 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust heat sheild loose

front and rear brakes binding

Pass 29 Feb 2008 33,993 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust heat sheild loose

front and rear brakes binding

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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SY05 LJK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SY05 LJK, 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 SY05 LJK registered?

SY05 LJK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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