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HJ05 VKZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,554 mi
Last recorded117,554 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 VKZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 117,554 miles

Dampness around steering rack

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 115,397 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component O/S rack gaiter damp (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 108,437 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Dampness around O/S rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 108,421 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Dampness around O/S rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 103,457 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of brake bind / overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 103,457 miles

Nearside 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))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of brake bind / overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 95,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 87,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2020 87,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 78,294 miles

Damage to N/S/F tyre outer sidewall

Non obligatory mirror damaged N/S glass cracked ()

Pass 2 Nov 2018 64,741 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 29 May 2017 55,082 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 53,250 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 52,189 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 10 Jan 2014 51,245 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 51,245 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 50,008 miles

Front anti-roll bar bushes split slightly

Fail 19 Dec 2012 50,008 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front anti-roll bar bushes split slightly

Front brake pads low

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 48,279 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 43,177 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 36,901 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 31,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 31,045 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 26,587 miles

both wiper blades starting to smear

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 VKZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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