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BK05 CUW

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,537 mi
Last recorded122,537 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 CUW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 122,537 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 114,319 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 103,383 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 103,383 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 95,003 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 89,914 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 89,914 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working and offside (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort parking arm not return (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 82,273 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 82,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine oil level very low

Pass 13 Nov 2013 73,839 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 73,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 66,294 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 66,294 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 59,724 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 54,233 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 47,048 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 39,354 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 29,809 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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BK05 CUW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BK05 CUW, 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 BK05 CUW registered?

BK05 CUW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is BK05 CUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 CUW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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