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HN05 KNC

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,169 mi
Last recorded145,169 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 KNC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 145,169 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion to underside/all suspension

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2024 140,088 miles

all brake pipe ends corroded

general corrosion to underside/ suspension

n/s number plate bulb dim

plastic sil covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2023 136,665 miles

general corrosion to underside

plastic sill covers fitted

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

all brake pipes corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2023 136,665 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

all brake pipes corroded

general corrosion to underside

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2022 133,219 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

all brake pipes corroded

general corrosion to underside

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2021 125,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 120,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 120,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 114,571 miles

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

Offside Rear parking brake requirements only just met

Pass 21 Aug 2018 104,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 98,420 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 90,422 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 81,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 81,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 68,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jul 2013 53,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 37,747 miles

advise all inner b/pads suspect low

advise n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

advise slight play in both steering arm inner joints

Pass 21 Jun 2011 27,898 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 24,526 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 22,059 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 17,147 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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HN05 KNC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HN05 KNC, 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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HN05 KNC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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