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NC05 HDU

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,605 mi
Last recorded103,605 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 HDU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 103,605 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 103,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 98,046 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 4 Sep 2018 98,046 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Oct 2017 93,339 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 86,317 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear wiper blade split

all four tyres perished in primary grooves

Pass 1 Oct 2015 79,546 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 73,477 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 73,477 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 63,717 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 63,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 54,702 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 54,702 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

N/S/F tyre worn

O/S/F tyre on limit

front brake disc rusty

slight play N/S/F anti roll bar link

Pass 28 Nov 2011 47,078 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 47,078 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 41,715 miles

both front discs worn and corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2009 32,537 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 32,537 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 19,218 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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NC05 HDU 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 63.2%.

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 NC05 HDU, 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 NC05 HDU registered?

NC05 HDU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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