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VU05 YLV

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,246 mi
Last recorded88,246 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 88,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from power steering rack boot (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 88,159 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn heavily corroded on inner face resulting in less than 50% braking surface usage (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from power steering rack boot (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 81,642 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 73,532 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 64,723 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 54,745 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 51,732 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 43,640 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)

o/s n/s/f tyres perished

Fail 6 Jun 2013 43,639 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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)

o/s n/s/f tyres perished

Pass 1 Jun 2012 39,090 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 33,363 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 26,787 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 20,923 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 15,271 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 YLV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YLV, 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 YLV registered?

VU05 YLV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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