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HY55 UHD

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

119,345 mi
Last recorded119,345 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 UHD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 119,345 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jan 2019 119,345 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jan 2018 112,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 112,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 104,941 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Jan 2016 95,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides needs attention soon (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 20 Jan 2016 95,244 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides needs attention soon (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Jan 2015 79,270 miles

front pads worn

Pass 16 Jan 2014 65,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant leak n/s lower corner of radiator

coolant level low

Fail 16 Jan 2014 65,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant leak n/s lower corner of radiator

coolant level low

Pass 29 Jan 2013 56,543 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 56,543 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 49,119 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 49,119 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

child seat fitted to offside rear passenger seat

rear exhaust joint rusty

Pass 28 Aug 2010 42,509 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear

long hand brake travel

nearside front tyre on 2mm

offside front tyre on 3mm

Pass 6 Aug 2009 33,130 miles

front wipers starting to smear screen

Fail 6 Aug 2009 33,130 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 8 Sep 2008 27,270 miles

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

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

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

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

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

hand brake lever high travel

Fail 8 Aug 2008 26,619 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UHD is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UHD, 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 UHD registered?

HY55 UHD is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is HY55 UHD safe to buy?

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