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VU05 YKZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,798 mi
Last recorded88,798 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 YKZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 88,798 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 76,141 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2013 62,588 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 57,298 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 51,432 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 40,368 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 31,303 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 23,027 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 22,805 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 22,805 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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 YKZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YKZ, 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 VU05 YKZ registered?

VU05 YKZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is VU05 YKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 YKZ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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