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BT05 OYB

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

89,869 mi
Last recorded89,869 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 89,869 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 79,904 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 77,999 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 74,616 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 74,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 71,719 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 71,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 68,610 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 65,114 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 61,220 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 61,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 58,736 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Aug 2016 58,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge worn

Pass 1 Aug 2015 56,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 54,827 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 52,431 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 48,127 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 48,127 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 41,955 miles

rear wiperblade is worn

Fail 10 Jun 2011 41,955 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear wiperblade is worn

Fail 19 Jun 2010 35,326 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

rear wiperblade split

Pass 19 Jun 2010 35,326 miles

rear wiperblade split

Pass 24 Jun 2009 28,817 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wall has few cuts

Pass 9 Jul 2008 23,285 miles

o/s/front tyre sidewall damage cords not exposed

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 OYB is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OYB, 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 OYB registered?

BT05 OYB is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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