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HT05 VLW

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,064 mi
Last recorded135,064 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 VLW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2024 135,064 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 May 2023 121,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 119,147 miles

Front tyre's wearing on edge's

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 119,147 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front tyre's wearing on edge's

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 115,864 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 111,781 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 111,780 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 107,676 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 107,673 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2017 99,375 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 99,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 92,673 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 87,066 miles

Nearside front tyre showing signs of age.

Pass 15 May 2014 80,146 miles

Front & nearside rear tyres showing signs of age.

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 May 2013 73,244 miles

Both dipped headlamps,output is slightly reduced.

Both front inner brake pads look low but unable to measure with the wheels on.

Nearside mirror glass is cracked.

Fail 14 May 2013 743,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Both front inner brake pads look low but unable to measure with the wheels on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside mirror glass is cracked.

Pass 17 May 2012 63,559 miles

Air bag light on

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Complete exhaust system corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2012 63,559 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Air bag light on

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Complete exhaust system corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2011 51,418 miles

Air bag light on

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate cracked

Offside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted, Can`t check for corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2010 42,218 miles

Front bumper insecure

Front number plate cracked

Nearside mirror cracked

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2010 42,218 miles

Front bumper insecure

Front number plate cracked

Nearside mirror cracked

Sill covers fitted

Fail 16 May 2009 32,870 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2009 32,870 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2008 24,373 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 May 2008 24,373 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VLW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VLW, 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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HT05 VLW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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