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BV05 OVN

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,637 mi
Last recorded107,637 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 OVN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 107,637 miles

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened upper section of lateral suspension linkage corroded (hole forming) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside front headlamp outer lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres worn close to limit on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint cover perished/deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror damaged/glass missing ()

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

Offside Front headlamp light intensity slightly reduced

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear inner sills slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear tyres perished/cracking in primary tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 107,520 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre (black) buckle not functioning/fastening correctly (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED light source fitted to halogen headlamp unit (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED light source fitted to halogen headlamp unit (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened upper section of lateral suspension linkage corroded (hole forming) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside front headlamp outer lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres worn close to limit on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint cover perished/deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear inner sills slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear tyres perished/cracking in primary tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 101,152 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 93,173 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 93,173 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 86,405 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle slider bar heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms & rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 86,405 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle slider bar heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms & rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 84,315 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Trailing arm slider bar corroded & repaired

Fail 18 Oct 2018 84,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Trailing arm slider bar corroded & repaired

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS wire (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 80,605 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 76,630 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 76,630 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 69,493 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion rear suspension

n/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 2 Apr 2015 64,102 miles

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

corrosion on suspension

Fail 31 Mar 2015 64,072 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on suspension

Fail 4 Apr 2014 57,281 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 57,281 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 52,466 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 52,466 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 47,187 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 41,414 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 38,505 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 32,810 miles

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)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 27,448 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 OVN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OVN, 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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BV05 OVN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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