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HG05 WCY

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

128,309 mi
Last recorded128,309 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 WCY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 128,309 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 125,110 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 122,395 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 122,380 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 119,651 miles

Steering box has seepage steering rack (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 114,152 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 110,900 miles

Front brakes sticking slightly

MIL light indicates a fault

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 May 2017 107,004 miles

MIL light indicates a fault

Offside Front brake sticking slightly

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 May 2017 107,004 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 185/6015 fitted to nearside rear should be 185/6515 (4.1.A.1a)

MIL light indicates a fault

Offside Front brake sticking slightly

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 May 2016 102,424 miles

engine managment light indicates a fault

Pass 5 May 2015 96,995 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 91,270 miles

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 87,098 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust system corroded

malfunction indicator light on

wipers smearing

Fail 8 May 2013 87,072 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear exhaust system corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

malfunction indicator light on

wipers smearing

Pass 22 May 2012 79,608 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 65,673 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 50,477 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 40,731 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 30,672 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 WCY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 WCY, 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 WCY registered?

HG05 WCY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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