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HW05 NKR

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

85,860 mi
Last recorded85,860 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 NKR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 85,860 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

battery tray corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2026 85,860 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

battery tray corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2025 82,679 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

battery tray poor condition corroded/partly missing

Pass 16 Jan 2024 78,929 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

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

battery tray corroded but not excessive

Pass 19 Jan 2023 74,428 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 70,660 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 67,035 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 67,035 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 62,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 58,610 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 52,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Oct 2016 52,195 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 51,490 miles

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

Rear both rear tyres badly deteriorated

front and rear tyres different sizes

Fail 14 Oct 2015 51,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear both rear tyres badly deteriorated

front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 19 Aug 2014 47,057 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 19 Aug 2014 47,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Aug 2013 42,660 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 42,660 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 38,602 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 33,217 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 28,669 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 23,217 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 17,487 miles

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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HW05 NKR is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HW05 NKR, 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 HW05 NKR registered?

HW05 NKR is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is HW05 NKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW05 NKR shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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