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AY05 XHC

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

147,687 mi
Last recorded147,687 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 XHC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 147,687 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 147,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 137,919 miles

Rear child seats fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2023 137,919 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear child seats fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2022 127,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 119,391 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 117,406 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 117,406 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 105,241 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 95,745 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 86,889 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 77,035 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 67,521 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 59,605 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 51,615 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 42,395 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 34,983 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 27,669 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 27,268 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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AY05 XHC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AY05 XHC, 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 AY05 XHC registered?

AY05 XHC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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