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BT05 CVE

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,147 mi
Last recorded102,147 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 CVE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2013 102,147 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 94,698 miles

air bag light on

o/s/f tyre worn on inner tread

Fail 1 Jun 2012 94,625 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light on

o/s/f tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 6 Jun 2011 85,915 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 77,824 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 69,396 miles

cuts on sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Fail 5 Jun 2009 69,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

cuts on sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 31 May 2008 52,687 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven

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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BT05 CVE is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BT05 CVE, 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 BT05 CVE registered?

BT05 CVE is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is BT05 CVE safe to buy?

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