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DF05 HKJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,504 mi
Last recorded127,504 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 HKJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 127,504 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 127,500 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 122,137 miles

Headlamp lenses opaque but not affecting beam image

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 104,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 97,770 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 81,490 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 81,490 miles

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing split pin (2.5.A.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 65,283 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHT PITTING (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 65,280 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHT PITTING (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 38,674 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 34,724 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

o/s rear disc corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2011 29,898 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 29,896 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 23,993 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 23,990 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 15 Aug 2009 49,841 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 49,841 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 13,201 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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DF05 HKJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF05 HKJ, 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 DF05 HKJ registered?

DF05 HKJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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