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BG05 CVZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,309 mi
Last recorded121,309 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 CVZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 121,309 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s tyres edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 158,102 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 158,102 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 143,626 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 129,418 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 113,885 miles

both front tyres slight wear on edge

Pass 1 Apr 2014 102,271 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 102,271 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 90,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres rubbing inside edges of

Pass 22 Mar 2012 78,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 78,950 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 78,805 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 66,331 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 52,014 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 40,292 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 34,410 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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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BG05 CVZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG05 CVZ, 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 BG05 CVZ registered?

BG05 CVZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is BG05 CVZ safe to buy?

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