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HT05 NVN

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

115,518 mi
Last recorded115,518 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 NVN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 115,518 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 115,516 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 108,844 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 108,844 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2024 101,686 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 101,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 95,878 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 88,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 88,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 84,865 miles

All four shock absorbers have deteriorated/split dust boot covers.

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear pads are close to legal limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 84,865 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

All four shock absorbers have deteriorated/split dust boot covers.

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear pads are close to legal limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 81,636 miles

All four shock absorbers have deteriorated/split dust boot covers.

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 78,652 miles

All four shock absorbers have deteriorated/split dust boot covers.

Pass 14 Jul 2018 75,703 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 72,021 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 68,651 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on inner and outer tread

noise from engine area when idling

noise from nearside front wheel area when spun

Fail 9 Jul 2016 68,651 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on inner and outer tread

noise from engine area when idling

noise from nearside front wheel area when spun

Pass 11 Jul 2015 65,594 miles

the centre brake lamp is not working

the n/s/f wiper blade is smearing

the o/s/f tyre has has slightly sidewall damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2014 62,048 miles

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

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

small cut on offside front tyre outer sidewall no cords or ply exposed

Pass 13 Jul 2013 59,230 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 55,359 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 55,359 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 51,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre has damage almost to cords advise new tyre to be fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2011 51,731 miles

Nearside front tyre has damage almost to cords advise new tyre to be fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2010 47,731 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 47,731 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 41,341 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 41,316 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 35,261 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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HT05 NVN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 HT05 NVN, 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 HT05 NVN registered?

HT05 NVN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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The MOT history for HT05 NVN shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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