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BK55 TVP

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,962 mi
Last recorded125,962 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 TVP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 125,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 125,352 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2014 111,029 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

under vehicle prescribed area and all suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2014 111,025 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

under vehicle prescribed area and all suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2013 107,143 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn inside edge

Fail 13 Aug 2013 107,143 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

offside rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 23 Apr 2012 99,976 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 87,091 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 87,091 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 71,163 miles

srs light flashing

Pass 19 Feb 2009 59,193 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 59,193 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

air bag light on

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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BK55 TVP is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BK55 TVP, 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 BK55 TVP registered?

BK55 TVP is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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