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SY05 YVA

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,440 mi
Last recorded61,440 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 YVA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 61,440 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 59,040 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 56,675 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 55,918 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 51,260 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 48,686 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 48,680 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 45,674 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 42,676 miles

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

Nearside Front TYRE HAS SMALL DAMAGE TO SIDE WALL,

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 40,198 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

small nick to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 10 Jul 2014 36,292 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 30,654 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2012 25,322 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 21,733 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 18,840 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 15,855 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 15,855 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 12,479 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 YVA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SY05 YVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY05 YVA registered?

SY05 YVA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is SY05 YVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY05 YVA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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