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VU05 YHJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,687 mi
Last recorded159,687 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 YHJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 159,687 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 144,533 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 129,176 miles

Nearside Rear light cluster outer lens damaged

drivers seat does not tilt forward

Fail 8 Sep 2017 128,889 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear light cluster outer lens damaged

drivers seat does not tilt forward

Pass 9 Sep 2016 111,756 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front headlight not as bright as it should be

Nearside Rear outer light cluster lens damaged

Fail 3 Sep 2016 111,472 miles

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven weaker/slower (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear outer light cluster lens damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front headlight not as bright as it should be

Pass 18 Sep 2015 99,384 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 99,173 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 86,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 78,089 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 67,079 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 50,133 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 45,682 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 26,969 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 14,815 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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VU05 YHJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VU05 YHJ, 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 VU05 YHJ registered?

VU05 YHJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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