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MA05 HVZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,445 mi
Last recorded92,445 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 HVZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 92,445 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 85,673 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 13 May 2019 85,673 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 81,553 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 81,537 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 77,889 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint rack area (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 73,589 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 73,582 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 69,144 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 63,734 miles

both front tyres worn on edges close to limit

oil filter leaking

some oil around pas pump and offside steering rack gaitor

Fail 10 Mar 2014 63,504 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on edges close to limit

offside front brake disc has got very hot

oil filter leaking

rear brake discs inner surfaces poor condition

some oil around pas pump and offside steering rack gaitor

Pass 1 Mar 2013 58,799 miles

handbrake travel close to limit

rear tyres sidewalls cracking

signs of coolant leak gear box area

slight pas fluid leak around offside steering rack gaitor area

Fail 1 Mar 2013 58,797 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

handbrake travel close to limit

rear tyres sidewalls cracking

signs of coolant leak gear box area

slight bind nearside front brake

slight pas fluid leak around offside steering rack gaitor area

Pass 19 Mar 2012 54,337 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

signs of coolant leaking over gear box

some oil around offside steering rack gaitor

Pass 2 Feb 2011 48,956 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 48,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel close to limit

radiator cold

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 1 Feb 2010 42,853 miles

handbrake travel close to limit

offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit (tracking ?)

rear brake pads worn very low

service due

some imbalance & fluctuation front brakes

Pass 19 Jan 2009 34,741 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 33,092 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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MA05 HVZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MA05 HVZ, 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 MA05 HVZ registered?

MA05 HVZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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