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AD05 HWK

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

169,154 mi
Last recorded169,154 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 HWK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2025 169,154 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

NOISE FROM AUXILIARY BELT AREA

Pass 15 Aug 2024 160,097 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 157,372 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 156,157 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 156,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 152,146 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))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 147,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 140,183 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 140,183 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 125,116 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 109,902 miles

both front tyres close to 2mm

o/s/front brake binding slighty

Pass 19 Aug 2016 94,088 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edges (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 94,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edges (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 78,474 miles

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

Front both inner edge

Fail 15 Aug 2014 63,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 63,759 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 49,210 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2012 39,391 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 32,765 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 26,625 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 20,886 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 15,543 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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AD05 HWK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AD05 HWK, 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 AD05 HWK registered?

AD05 HWK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is AD05 HWK safe to buy?

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