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BV05 OVC

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,112 mi
Last recorded81,112 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 OVC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 81,112 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 75,003 miles

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

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

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

both front shock dust covers deteriorated

front tyres worn on edges

head lamp lenses deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2016 74,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both front shock dust covers deteriorated

front tyres worn on edges

head lamp lenses deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2015 65,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tracking advised

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 65,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tracking advised

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 56,560 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 53,736 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 48,830 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 42,349 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 34,717 miles

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

both front tyres getting low on inner edges

engine light on and air bag light on

front exhaust downpipe and rear exhaust section support bracket corroded

nearside rear tyre getting low on inner and outer edges

offside front inner cv boot leaking

rattle from engine

side skirts fitted to sills

Fail 21 Feb 2011 34,717 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres getting low on inner edges

engine light on and air bag light on

front exhaust downpipe and rear exhaust section support bracket corroded

nearside rear tyre getting low on inner and outer edges

offside front inner cv boot leaking

rattle from engine

side skirts fitted to sills

Pass 23 Feb 2010 27,742 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 27,736 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 20,117 miles

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

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 12,771 miles

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

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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BV05 OVC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BV05 OVC, 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 BV05 OVC registered?

BV05 OVC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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