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BL05 SSV

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

77,507 mi
Last recorded77,507 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 SSV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 77,507 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 77,507 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2021 74,735 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 74,735 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 71,941 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 71,941 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 67,929 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 67,929 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 61,964 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 61,964 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 56,624 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 56,624 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 52,319 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 52,319 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 49,044 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 46,325 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

drivers inner door handle has chrom peeling causing some sharp edges.

headlight aim just on min requirement

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

o/s/r brake has a slight bind

Fail 28 Jun 2014 46,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

o/s/r brake has a slight bind

headlight aim just on min requirement

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

drivers inner door handle has chrom peeling causing some sharp edges.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 41,819 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 34,936 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 27,969 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 21,833 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 15,546 miles

nearside rear tyre tread wearing slightly on outer edge steped tread

Pass 26 Jun 2008 9,969 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 SSV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SSV, 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 SSV registered?

BL05 SSV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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