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HJ05 UVV

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

109,758 mi
Last recorded109,758 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 UVV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 109,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 109,758 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 95,201 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 82,236 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured positive terminal (4.11 (a) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rear stabiliser mount bush deteriorated. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Light intensity reduced.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 81,759 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier bracket present (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" standard (3.4 (b) (ii))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured positive terminal (4.11 (a) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rear stabiliser mount bush deteriorated. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Light intensity reduced.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 72,983 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 72,951 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing buckle (7.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 70,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 May 2019 70,467 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 67,743 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 67,743 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2017 66,054 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 62,728 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

Damage to vehicle body

Offside Dip beam appears dim

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2015 59,475 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 59,475 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 56,110 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 49,172 miles

o/s/f inner door handle poor operation

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Pass 1 May 2012 46,407 miles

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

battery insecure

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2011 40,659 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 34,511 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 28,341 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 21,079 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Fail 11 Jan 2008 21,079 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

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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HJ05 UVV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HJ05 UVV, 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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HJ05 UVV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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