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HG55 SVS

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

101,224 mi
Last recorded101,224 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 SVS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2025 101,224 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))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 99,831 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 99,830 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 98,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 96,517 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 94,514 miles

Nearside headlamp slightly loose inside its fittings

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 92,437 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joining silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 87,689 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. bushes badly cracking. (strong advise) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front bottom arm balljoint dust covers perishing

Fail 16 Sep 2019 87,662 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. bushes badly cracking. (strong advise) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front bottom arm balljoint dust covers perishing

Pass 12 Oct 2018 82,059 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 75,542 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 69,110 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 62,603 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 62,603 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 57,506 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 49,681 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 41,778 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 34,921 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 29,091 miles

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

O/S/R brake slightly binding

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 24,061 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 17,931 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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HG55 SVS is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HG55 SVS, 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 SVS registered?

HG55 SVS is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is HG55 SVS safe to buy?

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