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BL05 SPZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,496 mi
Last recorded113,496 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 113,496 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 94,937 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 94,937 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 79,634 miles

middle and rear exhaust boxes,corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2017 79,634 miles

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

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

middle and rear exhaust boxes,corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2016 67,452 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 67,452 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 53,707 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 53,707 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Fail 25 Oct 2014 48,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 48,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 41,611 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 35,306 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 29,818 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 23,387 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 16,070 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 8,853 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 SPZ 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 70.6%.

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 SPZ, 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 BL05 SPZ registered?

BL05 SPZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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