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SY05 YHS

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,993 mi
Last recorded92,993 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 92,993 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive at gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 92,993 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp are incorrectly positioned both dipping wrong way (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached inner wing trim (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive at gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 86,189 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 85,385 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 82,348 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Jun 2017 78,661 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 76,657 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 76,652 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded and scorred (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded and scorred (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2015 71,127 miles
Fail 25 May 2015 54,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2014 63,204 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 54,263 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2012 47,927 miles

Both front tyres low approx NS 2-2.5mm/OS 2.5-3mm

Both rear brakes a bit tight. Adjastment or repair recommended

Heat shield loose

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper perished

Fail 4 Jun 2012 47,927 miles

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

Both front tyres low approx2-3mm 185/65t15

Both rear brakes a bit tight. Adjastment or repair recommended

Heat shield loose

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper perished

Pass 17 May 2011 39,439 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 29,369 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 29,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 20,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2008 18,678 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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SY05 YHS is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 58,958 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SY05 YHS, 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 YHS registered?

SY05 YHS is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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