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HV55 OYK

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

97,924 mi
Last recorded97,924 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 OYK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 97,924 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 97,924 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 94,137 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 94,137 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 87,011 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 87,011 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 80,121 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 80,121 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 70,591 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 70,591 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 59,750 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

general wear and score marks on both front brake discs

Fail 7 Aug 2020 59,708 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust system defective (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition major blow (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear section split apart (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

general wear and score marks on both front brake discs

Pass 24 Aug 2019 57,191 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 24 Aug 2019 57,191 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Sep 2018 53,532 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 50,982 miles

engine management light on

Fail 19 Sep 2017 50,982 miles

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

advise diagnostic engine management light probably linked with emissions failure

engine management light on

Pass 1 Aug 2016 47,018 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 47,018 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 44,857 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 41,068 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 36,862 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 36,862 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 34,805 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 34,749 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 32,647 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 31,488 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 25,286 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 10,376 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 9,917 miles

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

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 OYK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 OYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV55 OYK registered?

HV55 OYK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is HV55 OYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV55 OYK shows 30 tests with a 63.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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