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HY05 UZB

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

79,269 mi
Last recorded79,269 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 UZB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 79,269 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2025 79,269 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2023 73,694 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides Cloudy, Aim Just Met (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake Slight Travel

Fail 17 Oct 2023 73,689 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Marked with Yellow Chalk - 18565/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides Cloudy, Aim Just Met (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake Slight Travel

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on Outer Edge + Inner Sidewall - 18565/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides - 18565/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wipers Slightly Smeary

Pass 14 Oct 2022 68,257 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 67,544 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

font and rear suspension components corroded

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2020 66,780 miles

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

both sides

covers & shields fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2019 65,315 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 65,308 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 60,816 miles

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

both front brake discs and lipped

Pass 25 Sep 2017 56,323 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Oct 2016 52,340 miles

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

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 22 Oct 2015 48,418 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 40,622 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 35,497 miles

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

o/s/r tyres has cut on inner wall not to cords

Pass 16 Apr 2012 28,981 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 28,981 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 23,235 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 18,105 miles

o/s/r tyre has damage to sidewall, but no cords showing.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 12,047 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 4,733 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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HY05 UZB is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HY05 UZB, 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 HY05 UZB registered?

HY05 UZB is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is HY05 UZB safe to buy?

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