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VA05 HLX

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

115,150 mi
Last recorded115,150 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 HLX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 115,150 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 101,958 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 101,958 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative light on (7.1.5 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick noise front brakes (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 89,052 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 74,846 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 74,761 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 60,287 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 46,296 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 34,853 miles

offside front lower wishbone front bush has slight play

Pass 18 Jun 2013 16,285 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 16,098 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 14,677 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 14,173 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 13,144 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 12,360 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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VA05 HLX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VA05 HLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA05 HLX registered?

VA05 HLX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 August 2005.

Is VA05 HLX safe to buy?

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