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VU55 YYT

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

92,603 mi
Last recorded92,603 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 YYT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 92,603 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 89,724 miles

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

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective advise early repair

Pass 14 Jun 2024 86,225 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 83,205 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 79,846 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn inner edge - Replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2021 76,104 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 74,720 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 73,735 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 69,926 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 65,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 61,594 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 61,594 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2015 56,485 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 51,384 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 45,784 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 42,841 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 36,444 miles

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

Rear gearbox mounting deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2010 27,342 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Nov 2009 19,339 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Pass 31 Oct 2008 11,712 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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VU55 YYT is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VU55 YYT, 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 VU55 YYT registered?

VU55 YYT is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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