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HY55 UBD

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

64,120 mi
Last recorded64,120 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 UBD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 64,120 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 61,776 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 59,309 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 57,358 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 57,347 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 55,956 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 55,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 54,840 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 54,237 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 52,143 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 50,322 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 50,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 49,138 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 47,378 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 45,176 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2014 42,783 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 42,783 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 40,624 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 38,159 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 38,159 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 35,356 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 35,354 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 35,254 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 33,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 23,267 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 95,745 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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HY55 UBD is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HY55 UBD, 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 HY55 UBD registered?

HY55 UBD is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is HY55 UBD safe to buy?

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