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BK05 YTU

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,331 mi
Last recorded94,331 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 94,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside handbrake poor

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 78,688 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 69,022 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 69,022 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 57,175 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 56,962 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Mar 2020 56,229 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 53,539 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 50,878 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 48,336 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 45,449 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component offside front rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

Rear tyres are perishing

front brake pads are worn

Fail 8 Mar 2016 45,449 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component offside front rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

Rear tyres are perishing

front brake pads are worn

Pass 23 Mar 2015 42,945 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 39,738 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 36,611 miles

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

nearside & offside front tyres inner edge of tread wearing/worn.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 33,499 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 29,915 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 26,891 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 23,371 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 23,371 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 18,234 miles

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

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

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

hand brake travel

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 YTU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BK05 YTU, 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 YTU registered?

BK05 YTU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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