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BT05 POV

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

109,172 mi
Last recorded109,172 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 POV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2024 109,172 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 106,682 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 106,680 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

slight binding to front brakes

Pass 25 May 2022 104,115 miles

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

brake fluid level low

Fail 25 May 2022 104,114 miles

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 21 May 2021 101,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 99,042 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 96,325 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 92,614 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 88,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside slightly low (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 82,535 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 76,537 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 69,664 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 62,696 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 55,471 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 48,750 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 41,464 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 33,924 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 25,534 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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BT05 POV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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