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AO05 HKB

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,881 mi
Last recorded96,881 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 HKB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 96,881 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 96,756 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 85,201 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre perished/ cracking 2011

offside front tyre perished, cracking and edgeware 2011

offside rear tyre perished, cracking 2011

Fail 29 Dec 2015 85,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre perished/ cracking 2011

offside front tyre perished, cracking and edgeware 2011

offside rear tyre perished, cracking 2011

Pass 29 Nov 2014 71,996 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 71,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank straps corroding

Heavy corrosion on exhaust system

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

O/S wiper blade worn and split on ends

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 69,370 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 61,070 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 53,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Sump oil level low,put in 1ltr.to facilitate emission test.

Sump plug leaking oil,have tightened up.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 53,781 miles

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

Sump oil level low,put in 1ltr.to facilitate emission test.

Sump plug leaking oil,have tightened up.

Fail 16 Mar 2011 46,650 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Sidewall damage evident to all tyres,suggest replacement.

Some fluctuation,front brakes.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 46,650 miles

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

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

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

Sidewall damage evident to all tyres,suggest replacement.

Some fluctuation,front brakes.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 38,631 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 38,631 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 30,564 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 22,703 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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AO05 HKB is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO05 HKB, 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 AO05 HKB registered?

AO05 HKB is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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