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HG05 VEB

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

116,161 mi
Last recorded116,161 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 VEB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 116,161 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive signs of a power steering fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 116,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag lamp (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive signs of a power steering fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 110,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 106,702 miles

front no plate damaged

oil around offside steering rack

Fail 17 Feb 2020 106,702 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

front no plate damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2019 98,018 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 68,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working bulb fitted wrong affecting side lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking o/s (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

brake pads worn

Pass 30 Jan 2018 93,034 miles

both rear tyres perished in treads

oil around steering rack area but no visible leaks

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 29 Jan 2018 93,034 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres perished in treads

front brake pads wearing low

oil around steering rack area but no visible leaks

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2017 87,635 miles

slight leak around steering rack area o/s

Fail 13 Feb 2017 87,635 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight leak around steering rack area o/s

Pass 28 Jan 2016 79,835 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

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

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 28 Jan 2016 79,835 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2015 74,053 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 74,047 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 65,609 miles

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

small leak from o/s of steering rack

Pass 14 Jan 2013 56,246 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 43,535 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 43,535 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 26,193 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 29,298 miles

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

air bag lamp on

Pass 24 Aug 2009 19,686 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 15,954 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 VEB is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 VEB, 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 VEB registered?

HG05 VEB is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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