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BJ05 VKO

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,327 mi
Last recorded138,327 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 VKO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2015 138,327 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 129,288 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 123,749 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 106,190 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2011 82,855 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2011 82,855 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2010 57,689 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 21 Apr 2009 34,780 miles

slight engine oil leak , n/s/f tyre sidewall cut and worn on inner edge , o/s/f tyre close to limit on inner edge , rear pads low

Fail 22 Apr 2008 24,935 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2008 24,935 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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BJ05 VKO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ05 VKO, 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 BJ05 VKO registered?

BJ05 VKO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is BJ05 VKO safe to buy?

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