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VU05 YKM

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,502 mi
Last recorded73,502 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 YKM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 73,502 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 60,977 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 60,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2018 55,129 miles

both rear tyres perishing, tyresmanufactured 2009

Pass 16 Jan 2017 54,681 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2016 54,156 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2015 52,695 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 50,669 miles

Nearside front tyre.....worn inner edge.

Pass 24 Jan 2013 49,217 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 47,727 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 44,252 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 37,427 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre punctured

Pass 23 Jul 2008 32,540 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 YKM is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YKM, 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 YKM registered?

VU05 YKM is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 July 2005.

Is VU05 YKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 YKM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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