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HG55 PNY

2005 Nissan Almera

Beige Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

107,612 mi
Last recorded107,612 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 PNY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 107,612 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 100,316 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 91,653 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 80,808 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 80,808 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 74,542 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 69,863 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 69,863 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 66,876 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 66,876 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 61,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 56,031 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 56,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 46,426 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 46,426 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 40,007 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 33,717 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 33,717 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 29,641 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 25,332 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 21,689 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 19,170 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 13,263 miles

N/S/F wiper blade split, but still clearing screen effectively at time of test

Fail 3 Nov 2008 13,263 miles

N/S/F wiper blade split, but still clearing screen effectively at time of test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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HG55 PNY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Beige with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HG55 PNY, 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 HG55 PNY registered?

HG55 PNY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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