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HK05 ARU

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,447 mi
Last recorded112,447 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 ARU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 112,447 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 112,447 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 98,472 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside and nearside front tyres are worn bald on the inner edges

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

rear exhaust pipe and joint are corroded.

Fail 31 Mar 2015 98,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside and nearside front tyres are worn bald on the inner edges

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

rear exhaust pipe and joint are corroded.

Fail 28 Mar 2014 84,366 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

sill trims fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2014 84,366 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

sill trims fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2013 69,680 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 58,488 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 58,488 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 46,650 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2010 37,265 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 26,545 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 17,671 miles

nail in offside rear tyre,pressure very low

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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HK05 ARU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol 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 HK05 ARU, 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 HK05 ARU registered?

HK05 ARU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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