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NM05 HKL

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,824 mi
Last recorded78,824 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 78,824 miles

Front discs corroded

OS Headlight poor image

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Sep 2021 78,824 miles

Front discs corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

OS Headlight poor image

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 78,449 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 77,837 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 77,832 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED.

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 76,790 miles

Front sump starting to leak oil due to corrosion

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 76,774 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested Not visible on beam tester (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Front sump starting to leak oil due to corrosion

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 75,494 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 74,028 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 74,027 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 67,642 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 60,591 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 60,591 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 54,378 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 48,793 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 42,148 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 36,036 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 29,151 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 21,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 21,773 miles

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

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

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