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BD05 MKL

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,437 mi
Last recorded153,437 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 MKL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 153,437 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 149,179 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 142,692 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 130,265 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 130,265 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 117,543 miles

unable to test both side rear seat belts, due to fittment of child seats.

Fail 29 Sep 2014 117,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

unable to test both side rear seat belts, due to fittment of child seats.

Pass 27 Sep 2013 103,312 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 90,423 miles

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

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

O/S/REAR TYRE HAS NAILS SHOWING

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 76,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 76,849 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 63,321 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 49,682 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 49,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 37,042 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 37,042 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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 MKL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BD05 MKL, 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 MKL registered?

BD05 MKL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 June 2005.

Is BD05 MKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 MKL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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