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HN05 LYY

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

106,968 mi
Last recorded106,968 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 LYY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 106,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 104,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 100,770 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 98,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 98,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 96,064 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 93,973 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 92,877 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 91,366 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 91,366 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 90,075 miles

front shockabsorbers dust covers detertiating

headlamp lenses deteriating starting to affect beam image

oil leak

rear number plate deteriating

surface corrosion to brake discs

Fail 6 Mar 2017 90,075 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

brake fluid level between min/max

corrosion to exhaust system front mounting corroded through

front shockabsorbers dust covers detertiating

headlamp lenses deteriating starting to affect beam image

oil leak

rear number plate deteriating

surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 10 Mar 2016 88,955 miles

brake fluid level between min/max

corosion to exhaust system

corosion to o/s/f brake disc

front shockabsorbers dust covers deteriating

head lamp lenses deteriating

rear exhaust heat shield loose

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Fail 5 Mar 2015 82,701 miles

Front Lower registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Noise from auxillery pulley belt area - poss idler pulley bearing & worn belt but requires further investigation

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sideskirts fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Mar 2015 82,701 miles

Front Lower registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Noise from auxillery pulley belt area - poss idler pulley bearing & worn belt but requires further investigation

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sideskirts fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 74,437 miles

1) tyres 205 55 16

Fail 4 Mar 2014 74,437 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

1) tyres 205 55 16

Pass 5 Mar 2013 67,196 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 60,017 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 52,393 miles

REAR TYRES LOW ON INNER EDGES

Pass 12 Mar 2010 47,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 38,884 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 29,050 miles

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

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

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

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

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 LYY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LYY, 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 HN05 LYY registered?

HN05 LYY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 April 2005.

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