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BT05 LYV

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,665 mi
Last recorded104,665 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 LYV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 104,665 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 95,631 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 95,631 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 88,032 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 88,032 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 82,170 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 82,170 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 51,329 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 76,240 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 48,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 71,023 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 67,270 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 67,270 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 63,643 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 59,920 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 59,920 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 48,148 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wiper split

Pass 10 Jul 2008 48,148 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wiper 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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BT05 LYV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BT05 LYV, 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 LYV registered?

BT05 LYV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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