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BK05 TUV

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,033 mi
Last recorded98,033 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 TUV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 98,033 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 92,320 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 92,307 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 87,716 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 87,649 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Power steering component leaking suspect from pump (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 80,045 miles

surface corrosion on all disks front and back

Fail 20 Nov 2017 80,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

surface corrosion on all disks front and back

Pass 2 Apr 2016 74,712 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)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 74,712 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Pass 6 May 2015 69,218 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low but legal

Fail 6 May 2015 69,218 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low but legal

Pass 8 May 2014 62,450 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 55,860 miles

air condition system leaking

Fail 3 May 2013 55,761 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

air condition system leaking

Pass 20 Apr 2012 48,978 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 40,364 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 33,583 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 27,794 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 21,623 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 TUV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TUV, 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 BK05 TUV registered?

BK05 TUV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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