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NH05 VSY

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

87,883 mi
Last recorded87,883 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 VSY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 87,883 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 87,872 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases intermediate pipe / silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill next to rear suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 84,853 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear screen in tailgate loose

Pass 31 Jan 2020 83,798 miles

glass in tailgate loose

Pass 24 Jan 2019 79,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

rear screen loose in taigate

Fail 24 Jan 2019 79,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear screen loose in taigate

Pass 24 Jan 2018 74,967 miles

rear screen loose in tailgate

slight exhaust blow at front joint

Fail 24 Jan 2018 74,967 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear screen loose in tailgate

slight exhaust blow at front joint

Pass 13 Jan 2017 71,149 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 13 Jan 2017 71,149 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 25 Jan 2016 67,157 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 67,134 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 63,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 58,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 58,907 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 78,793 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 40,251 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Fail 26 Jan 2012 40,251 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front tyre worn down to 2.1mm on inner edge.

Offside front tyre worn down to 1.8mm on inner edge.

Pass 28 Jan 2011 28,001 miles

rear hi level light not working

wipers not parking

Pass 30 Mar 2010 22,092 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)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 13,243 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 12,741 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 12,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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NH05 VSY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NH05 VSY, 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 NH05 VSY registered?

NH05 VSY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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