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BV05 OVG

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

124,912 mi
Last recorded124,912 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 OVG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 124,912 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 108,891 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 108,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump runs (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 98,553 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 87,505 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2020 77,726 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 68,399 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 64,908 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 61,002 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 61,002 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 57,156 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracked.

Offside Rear tyre tread cracked.

Pass 29 Jan 2015 53,457 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 53,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 48,999 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Jan 2014 48,999 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2013 43,314 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 38,196 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 38,196 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 32,980 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 26,345 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 20,620 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 15,012 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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BV05 OVG is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 BV05 OVG, 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 OVG registered?

BV05 OVG is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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