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DU05 HZA

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

91,761 mi
Last recorded91,761 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 HZA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 91,761 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 91,002 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 91,002 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 90,287 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 90,287 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 89,781 miles

Near side rear Lamp plastic cover missing

Fail 10 Nov 2017 89,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Lamp (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Split (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Bumper insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2016 88,695 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 88,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 87,998 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 87,998 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 87,251 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 74,747 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 74,747 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 59,050 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 49,654 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 49,654 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 42,899 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 42,899 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 32,004 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 11,191 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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DU05 HZA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DU05 HZA, 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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DU05 HZA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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