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BL05 PVA

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,142 mi
Last recorded87,142 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 PVA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 87,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 85,923 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 85,923 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 85,456 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 78,732 miles

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

engine oil level is low.

Fail 5 Jul 2016 78,722 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil level is low.

Pass 30 Jun 2015 73,113 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 69,110 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 64,538 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 64,538 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 60,884 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 58,192 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 50,222 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 40,658 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 28,348 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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BL05 PVA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL05 PVA, 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 PVA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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