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HG05 YTK

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

181,917 mi
Last recorded181,917 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 YTK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 181,917 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 169,291 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 169,009 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint Rack/Pipes (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 26 Mar 2015 156,405 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 156,150 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 150,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

condition of rear exhaust system

condition of rear number plate

handbrake travel

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Apr 2014 150,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

condition of rear exhaust system

condition of rear number plate

handbrake travel

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2012 130,956 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 112,716 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 92,622 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front no plate cracked

front wipers split on ends

rear no plate faded

Fail 29 Sep 2010 92,622 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front no plate cracked

front wipers split on ends

rear no plate faded

Pass 29 Sep 2009 74,134 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 52,792 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 YTK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YTK, 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 YTK registered?

HG05 YTK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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