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VA05 HXX

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,222 mi
Last recorded83,222 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 HXX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 83,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 75,858 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 75,842 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 70,377 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 70,377 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 53,525 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 49,932 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 45,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 40,850 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge,offside front tyre has minor damage to side wall

Fail 21 Jul 2011 40,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front number plate damaged

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge,offside front tyre has minor damage to side wall

Fail 1 Jul 2010 35,918 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate damaged

Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Minor damage to offside front tyre side wall

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 35,918 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate damaged

Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Minor damage to offside front tyre side wall

Pass 15 Jul 2009 31,046 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

small chips windscreen

Pass 22 Jul 2008 25,688 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 HXX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VA05 HXX, 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 HXX registered?

VA05 HXX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 July 2005.

Is VA05 HXX safe to buy?

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