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BT55 NEU

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,027 mi
Last recorded128,027 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 NEU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2023 128,027 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened O/S N N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S N N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 124,980 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 121,265 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 121,259 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 116,192 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 107,054 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 107,054 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 93,993 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Nearside And Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Nearside And Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 93,993 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Nearside And Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Nearside And Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 70,556 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 45,439 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 31,712 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 27,980 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 25,259 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 22,851 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 22,851 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 20,128 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 20,072 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 17,448 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 14,511 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 11,454 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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BT55 NEU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT55 NEU, 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 BT55 NEU registered?

BT55 NEU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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