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HV05 YEB

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

91,981 mi
Last recorded91,981 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 YEB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 91,981 miles

SURFACE CORROSION REAR INNER SILLS

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 91,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

SURFACE CORROSION REAR INNER SILLS

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 87,384 miles

Auxiliary Belt Perished

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking In Tread And Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 85,472 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy, beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy, beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 85,472 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust system in poor condition

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy, beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy, beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 82,649 miles

All four shocks corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 80,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

battery power weak

boot area filled with water

Fail 24 Mar 2020 80,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

battery power weak

boot area filled with water

Pass 26 Mar 2019 77,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 74,727 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 74,727 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 71,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 71,770 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 68,068 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 68,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 63,921 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 63,921 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 59,221 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 54,778 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 54,778 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear brake discs poor

oil level on minimum

Pass 27 Mar 2012 49,022 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL NOT VISIBLE - 1Lt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

plastic sill covers

Pass 22 Mar 2011 42,472 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

plastic sill covers

some damage in n/s front and rear tyres side walls

Pass 24 Mar 2010 36,300 miles

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

plastic sill covers

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

Fail 27 Mar 2009 29,427 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL NOT VISABLE - 2Lts extech

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres have slight damage in outer sidewalls

plastic sill covers

Pass 27 Mar 2009 29,427 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL NOT VISABLE - 2Lts extech

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres have slight damage in outer sidewalls

plastic sill covers

Pass 28 Mar 2008 22,531 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

damige to both front and n/s/r tyres outer sidewalls

parking brake lever travel long

plastic sill covers

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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HV05 YEB is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HV05 YEB, 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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HV05 YEB is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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