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HK05 DYB

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

151,072 mi
Last recorded151,072 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 DYB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 151,072 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 151,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 136,043 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 123,743 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 109,087 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 100,574 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 May 2014 94,988 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 94,988 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 89,632 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 89,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside windscreen wiper smearing

Pass 16 May 2012 79,396 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 79,392 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 May 2011 67,858 miles

handbrake travel slightly long

Fail 17 May 2011 67,856 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

front pads and discs worn to service limits

handbrake travel slightly long

Pass 29 May 2010 56,674 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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Pass 19 May 2009 45,788 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 34,354 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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HK05 DYB is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HK05 DYB, 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 DYB registered?

HK05 DYB is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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