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HG05 LLV

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

110,429 mi
Last recorded110,429 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 110,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 110,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 93,392 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 93,389 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 91,643 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 91,640 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 88,599 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 87,230 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 84,394 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 81,555 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 78,631 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 74,279 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 69,481 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 63,791 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 63,791 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 59,235 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 53,604 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 53,604 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 46,462 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 46,462 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 39,679 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 33,985 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 27,627 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 LLV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 HG05 LLV, 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 LLV registered?

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

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