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HK05 YCM

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,555 mi
Last recorded57,555 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 YCM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 57,555 miles

Battery loose but not insecure

Nearside Rear Light lens broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers a bit smeary

Fail 25 Oct 2016 57,501 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured sill (2.4.A.3)

Battery loose but not insecure

Nearside Rear Light lens broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers a bit smeary

Pass 26 Oct 2015 52,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Light lens broken

Pass 21 Oct 2014 47,327 miles

Auxiliary belt deteriorated

Fail 16 Oct 2014 47,327 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Auxiliary belt deteriorated

Fail 8 Oct 2013 41,016 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front suspension arms starting to corrode

front tyres wearing unevenly and sidewalls perished

wiper blades worn

Pass 8 Oct 2013 41,016 miles

front suspension arms starting to corrode

front tyres wearing unevenly and sidewalls perished

wiper blades worn

Pass 7 Sep 2012 33,458 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 28,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wipers both smearing screen.

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 24,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wipers smearing + juddering across screen.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 22,078 miles

front brake discs slightly rusty on inner face

front wipers smearing

rear wiper split

unable to fully check nearside rear seatbelt due to child seat

Pass 22 Aug 2008 19,700 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 19,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 YCM is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc 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 YCM, 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 YCM registered?

HK05 YCM is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is HK05 YCM safe to buy?

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