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BL05 JVA

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,710 mi
Last recorded106,710 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 JVA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 106,710 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 106,694 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 101,535 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 101,509 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 92,385 miles

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

temperature sensor faulty

Pass 21 Jan 2019 85,715 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 84,392 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 84,382 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 82,772 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 82,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 78,469 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 67,979 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 67,872 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 57,839 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 41,656 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 37,341 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 31,920 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 31,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 26,280 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 20,384 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear wiper blade split

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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BL05 JVA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BL05 JVA, 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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BL05 JVA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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