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AK55 NHU

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,813 mi
Last recorded124,813 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 NHU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 124,813 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 98,101 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 98,101 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 89,061 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 89,061 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 80,429 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 77,922 miles

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre rear (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 77,922 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre rear (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 39,665 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 34,315 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 34,315 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 72,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 72,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 70,520 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 68,663 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 65,754 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 64,579 miles

front antiroll bar link bushes perishing

front brake discs corroding,front brake pads getting low

nsf shock absorber damp

osr wheel rim damaged

Fail 5 Sep 2014 64,481 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front antiroll bar link bushes perishing

front brake discs corroding,front brake pads getting low

nsf shock absorber damp

osf tyre worn inner edge,main tread pattern legal recommend attention

osr wheel rim damaged

power steering pump/hoses damp,fluid level on min RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Pass 17 Sep 2013 60,569 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 56,501 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 49,667 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)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 42,701 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 36,385 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 28,911 miles

Nearside front tyre has some slight outer sidewall damage.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre has some slight wear on inner edge.

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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AK55 NHU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK55 NHU, 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 AK55 NHU registered?

AK55 NHU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is AK55 NHU safe to buy?

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