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HV55 KXU

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,940 mi
Last recorded118,940 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 118,940 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 118,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 117,083 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 117,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 104,839 miles

ignition lock worn

rear seats not fitted seat belts not tested

Fail 30 Aug 2013 104,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ignition lock worn

rear seats not fitted seat belts not tested

Pass 27 Sep 2012 89,426 miles

light scratches on windscreen

rear seat not fitted seat belts not tested

Fail 3 Sep 2012 88,479 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear seats not fitted seat belts not tsted

Pass 29 Sep 2011 72,225 miles

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

hand brake 16%

near side and off side rear discs deteriated

Fail 22 Sep 2011 71,820 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side and off side rear discs deteriated

Pass 13 Sep 2010 53,333 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 53,302 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 33,505 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 33,505 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 21,294 miles

near side rear light lens temp repair

Fail 11 Sep 2008 21,285 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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 KXU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KXU, 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 KXU registered?

HV55 KXU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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