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BK05 VZP

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

79,555 mi
Last recorded79,555 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 79,555 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Mar 2018 79,555 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake binding nearside and offside (3.7.B.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 79,547 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak filter ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 74,990 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

all steel brake pipes are slightly corroded

exhaust system is slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Mar 2017 74,990 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

all steel brake pipes are slightly corroded

exhaust system is slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2016 71,661 miles

Offside Front damper damaged

front brake discs pitted and scored

general under body corrosion

rear brake discs pitted and scored

Fail 16 Feb 2016 71,661 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front damper damaged

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs pitted and scored

general under body corrosion

rear brake discs pitted and scored

Fail 1 Jul 2014 68,035 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 68,035 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 May 2013 61,728 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn.

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake pads slightly worn.

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Pass 3 May 2013 61,728 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn.

Rear brake pads slightly worn.

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 58,762 miles

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

all four tyres slightly cracking 1955516

Pass 26 Apr 2011 53,143 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 46,438 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 40,639 miles

advise only to near side front anti roll bar link pin bush starting to split

advise slight corrosion lip to inside of off side front disc

Pass 23 Apr 2008 34,664 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s front brake slight drag noted

Fail 22 Apr 2008 34,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s front brake slight drag noted

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 VZP is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BK05 VZP, 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 VZP registered?

BK05 VZP is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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