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NM05 HKT

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

92,148 mi
Last recorded92,148 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM05 HKT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2026 92,148 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc surface corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front almost no reserve travel on handbrake.

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded at connection beside fuel tank.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

all suspension related components heavy surface corrosion.

Pass 30 Apr 2025 91,896 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 91,483 miles

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

possible power steering fluid leak at rack

Fail 1 May 2024 91,483 miles

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

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

possible power steering fluid leak at rack

Pass 3 May 2023 90,946 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2023 90,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 May 2022 90,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 90,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 87,843 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 85,996 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 83,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2017 83,771 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2016 81,055 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 81,055 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 78,538 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise n/s and o/s front tyres cracking slightly

Pass 18 Jan 2014 76,621 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 75,289 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 70,043 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 70,043 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 56,549 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 56,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 58,592 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 58,592 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 29 Dec 2008 25,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 25,104 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 23,355 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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NM05 HKT is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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