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VX05 YKJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,442 mi
Last recorded78,442 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 YKJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 78,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slight glaze pattern visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slight glaze pattern visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slight glaze pattern visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 78,440 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slight glaze pattern visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slight glaze pattern visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slight glaze pattern visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 72,739 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded / exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps pattern ok /glazing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion on suspension components

Pass 22 Jan 2021 70,502 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear.2055516W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 68,216 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 62,178 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 62,178 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 56,656 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 56,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 51,835 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 47,339 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 43,355 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 43,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 40,110 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 37,142 miles

both rear closure panel area slightly rusty

offside rear axle mounting bracket bent.

Fail 23 Jan 2013 37,142 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear closure panel area slightly rusty

offside rear axle mounting bracket bent.

Pass 21 Jan 2012 34,168 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 30,118 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 25,827 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 21,672 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 15,882 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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VX05 YKJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VX05 YKJ, 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 VX05 YKJ registered?

VX05 YKJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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