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HV55 KJN

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

112,182 mi
Last recorded112,182 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 KJN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 112,182 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 102,519 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2025 102,519 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 94,777 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 94,777 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 91,892 miles

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

both rear inner sills corroded

headlamp images poor

Pass 30 Aug 2022 88,622 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear sills corroded

headlamp image poor

Pass 19 Aug 2021 84,955 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy close to fail criteria (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber bush worn/deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both exhaust heat shields insecure

Fail 19 Aug 2021 84,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy close to fail criteria (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber bush worn/deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 26 Aug 2020 81,982 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 81,982 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak section blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 78,516 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 78,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 75,966 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 75,966 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 73,203 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 73,203 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 70,115 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 66,502 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 62,291 miles

rear gearbox mounting starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Nov 2013 58,259 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 53,818 miles

aux system squeek

n/s/r inner wheel rim damaged

n/s/r tyre wall worn

o/s/r tyre low tread inner edge

power steering fluid leak and noise when on full lock

wiper ends split

Fail 20 Nov 2012 53,818 miles

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

aux system squeek

n/s/r inner wheel rim damaged

n/s/r tyre wall worn

o/s/r tyre low tread inner edge

power steering fluid leak and noise when on full lock

wiper ends split

Pass 8 Nov 2011 49,297 miles

n/s/f tyre wall worn

o/s/r outer tyre wall perished

Fail 8 Nov 2011 49,297 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wall worn

o/s/r outer tyre wall perished

service light on

Pass 15 Nov 2010 43,970 miles

front tyres 3mm tread depth

n/s/f tyre wall worn

o/s/r tyre condition poor

Fail 15 Nov 2010 43,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre condition poor

n/s/f tyre wall worn

front tyres 3mm tread depth

Pass 14 Nov 2009 38,827 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 32,421 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 32,415 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 32,415 miles

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

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

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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HV55 KJN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 HV55 KJN, 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 HV55 KJN registered?

HV55 KJN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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