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VU55 YZL

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,168 mi
Last recorded52,168 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 YZL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 52,168 miles

Both front and offside rear shock gaiters broken

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack damp

Pass 9 Sep 2024 62,968 miles

steering rack damp

Pass 8 Sep 2023 48,873 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 47,411 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 46,064 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 44,585 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 44,582 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 42,665 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 42,661 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 39,924 miles

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

signs of dampness around o/s steering rack gaiter

Pass 12 Sep 2017 36,905 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 33,766 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component around o/s rack boot (2.3.3b)

exhaust poor

Pass 14 Sep 2015 31,513 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 29,107 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 25,712 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 24,763 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 22,324 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 18,948 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 15,082 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 11,854 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 YZL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VU55 YZL, 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 VU55 YZL registered?

VU55 YZL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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