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NM05 HKE

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,800 mi
Last recorded108,800 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM05 HKE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 108,800 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2020 99,217 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 99,217 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 90,018 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 89,079 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 89,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 84,760 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 81,994 miles

front brake discs very bad pitting

front brakes uneven 29%, max is 30%service soon.

sump leak (corrosion)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 78,934 miles

front discs pitting inner face (n/s bad)

n/s/f slight bind on brake

o/s/r wheel rim damaged inner edge

sump corrosion also leak

Fail 23 Jun 2015 78,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs pitting inner face (n/s bad)

n/s/f slight bind on brake

o/s/r wheel rim damaged inner edge

sump corrosion also leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 74,934 miles

front discs pitting inner face

o/s/r inner wheel rim slight damage

oil sump corrosion also leak

Fail 30 Jun 2014 74,929 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front discs pitting inner face

n/s headlight top bolt loose?

n/s/r tyre low air

o/s/r inner wheel rim slight damage

oil sump corrosion also leak

Pass 8 Jul 2013 68,689 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 68,689 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 62,034 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front discs pitted inner face

heat shield on front pipe loose

o/s/r tyre wear on inner edge

rear box on exhaust deteriorated

rear discs pitting

Fail 22 Jun 2012 62,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front discs pitted inner face

heat shield on front pipe loose

o/s/f low output on headlight

o/s/r tyre wear on inner edge

rear box on exhaust deteriorated

rear discs pitting

Pass 28 Jun 2011 53,923 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 45,006 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear reg loose

Pass 16 Jul 2009 36,203 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 26,782 miles

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)

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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NM05 HKE is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NM05 HKE, 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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NM05 HKE is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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