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BD05 KVY

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

167,183 mi
Last recorded167,183 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 KVY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 167,183 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front 2 (4.1.4 (b))

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Jul 2018 149,219 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 Jul 2018 149,219 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 128,347 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

power steering rack damp on offside

wipers poor

Fail 27 Jul 2017 128,347 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

power steering rack damp on offside

wipers poor

Pass 25 Jun 2016 126,485 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 113,010 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 104,710 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 104,655 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 97,626 miles

Nearside Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 May 2012 88,186 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 79,846 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 May 2010 71,260 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 61,197 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 49,719 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Jun 2008 49,719 miles

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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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BD05 KVY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BD05 KVY, 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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What year was BD05 KVY registered?

BD05 KVY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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