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HG05 HZZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,005 mi
Last recorded145,005 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 HZZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 145,005 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

just met handbrake requirement

Fail 19 Apr 2017 144,910 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

both rear tyres cracking

just met handbrake requirement

Pass 8 Apr 2016 142,293 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 17 Mar 2016 142,147 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

child seats fitted in rear at time off test

Pass 6 Mar 2015 137,524 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear wiper split

Fail 2 Mar 2015 137,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 19 Mar 2014 135,821 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 135,819 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 133,434 miles

air bag light on

Pass 17 Mar 2012 113,360 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 89,365 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 88,080 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 42,703 miles

BRAKE FLUID CHANGE DUE

Fail 31 Mar 2009 42,703 miles

BRAKE FLUID CHANGE DUE

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 55,028 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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HG05 HZZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HG05 HZZ, 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 HG05 HZZ registered?

HG05 HZZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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