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NM05 HLK

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

127,072 mi
Last recorded127,072 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM05 HLK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2024 127,072 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

general underbody corrosion

rear wiper insecure

view out of rear glass poor

Pass 18 Oct 2023 119,476 miles

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

Front all suspension components corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre edge wear

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear all suspension components corrosion

bolt on head lamp support beam corrosion but head lamps held secure

under bonnet bolt on surpport corrosion

under side corrosion inner sill/wheel arch /chassis /floor

Fail 9 Oct 2023 119,360 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front all suspension components corrosion

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre edge wear

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear all suspension components corrosion

under bonnet bolt on surpport corrosion

under side corrosion inner sill/wheel arch /chassis /floor

Pass 4 Oct 2022 114,687 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside head lamp image poor

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside head lamp image poor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corrosion

sill coverd fitted

under bonnet bolt on support corrosion

under side vehicle corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2021 111,029 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

sill covers fitted

under bonnet bolt on upper surport corroded

under side surface corrosion

Fail 20 Oct 2021 110,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

sill covers fitted

under bonnet bolt on upper surport corroded

under side surface corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2020 109,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

suspension parts corroded

under side vehicle surface corrosion

wet test conditions

Fail 28 Oct 2020 109,097 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

suspension parts corroded

under side vehicle surface corrosion

wet test conditions

Pass 28 Oct 2019 105,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake hose loose within its fixing

Nearside Rear tyre inner wear

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

corrosion to all suspension parts

exhaust system appears to be low + hanger broken but secure

surface corrosion inner sills + chassis rails

Fail 25 Oct 2019 105,713 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake hose loose within its fixing

Nearside Rear tyre inner wear

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

corrosion to all suspension parts

exhaust system appears to be low + hanger broken but secure

surface corrosion inner sills + chassis rails

Pass 25 Oct 2018 100,740 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both headlamp beam images poor

exhaust bracket corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2017 95,853 miles

both headlamp beam images poor

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

front exhaust stabiliser/mounting bracket corroded

nail in offside rear tyre and tread damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2016 92,209 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

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

engine oil low level

nearside headlamp beam image poor

nearside rear brake hose retaining clip insecure

offside front tyre tread worn to appx 3.0mm and worn edge

rear brake pipes corroded

towing bar electrical socket damaged cover

windscreen damaged

Fail 26 Oct 2016 92,174 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

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

engine oil low level

nearside headlamp beam image poor

nearside rear brake hose retaining clip insecure

offside front tyre tread worn to appx 3.0mm and worn edge

rear brake pipes corroded

towing bar electrical socket damaged cover

windscreen damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2015 86,338 miles

Front wipers could be better.

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge and has a nail in inner tread.

Pass 30 Oct 2014 68,417 miles

n/s/f tyre has damage to outer wall

Pass 2 Jan 2014 62,575 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 52,047 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seats fitted offside rear & nearside rear- not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall deterioration

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

Offside rear tyre sidewall deterioration

Rear brake disc/s uneven wear

Pass 29 Dec 2011 42,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 35,889 miles

sidewall damage nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2010 32,225 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 32,223 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 22,307 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre outside wall splitting

Pass 19 Jul 2008 16,298 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 HLK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HLK, 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 HLK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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