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HY55 VZS

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,668 mi
Last recorded100,668 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 100,668 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower engine/gear box mount bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 90,788 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 90,788 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 80,688 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 80,438 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 75,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 73,827 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 73,827 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 73,341 miles

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2017 73,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2016 71,635 miles

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

N\S dip beam not as bright as O\S but still giving a beam patter

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 71,635 miles

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

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

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

N\S dip beam not as bright as O\S but still giving a beam patter

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 65,844 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 65,844 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 50,402 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre and rear exhaust slightly corroded

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Nov 2013 50,402 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre and rear exhaust slightly corroded

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Oct 2012 45,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

brakes ; front discs corroded inner face , may be weakened

exhaust ; centre & rear sections deteriorated at flange joint , may be weakened

tyres ; *** n/s/r tread uneven & at legal limit inner edge ***

tyres ; o/s/r tread low & cut on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2012 45,962 miles

brakes ; front discs corroded inner face , may be weakened

exhaust ; centre & rear sections deteriorated at flange joint , may be weakened

tyres ; *** n/s/r tread uneven & at legal limit inner edge ***

tyres ; o/s/r tread low & cut on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2011 40,138 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 33,597 miles

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

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

air bag lamp on

Pass 23 Oct 2009 26,770 miles

air bag light on

Pass 13 Oct 2008 18,259 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s inner cv gaiter small leak

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 VZS is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VZS, 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 VZS registered?

HY55 VZS is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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The MOT history for HY55 VZS shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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