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VU05 YKV

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,328 mi
Last recorded140,328 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 140,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 140,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 135,048 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 128,262 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 107,056 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2012 84,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 64,526 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 39,039 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 39,039 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 25,916 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres low treads + wearing on edges

Pass 4 Nov 2009 25,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres low treads + wearing on edges

Pass 28 May 2008 17,687 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 YKV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YKV, 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 YKV registered?

VU05 YKV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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