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BV05 OVO

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,520 mi
Last recorded143,520 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 143,520 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 122,283 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 122,283 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ware to front tyre inner tread edges

Pass 13 Nov 2013 101,141 miles

drivers seat belt slow to retract

front foglamp switch not canceling when side lamps are turned off

hand brake travel

rear boot struts not holding

rear innerbrake pads low

Fail 11 Nov 2013 101,141 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

drivers seat belt slow to retract

front foglamp switch not canceling when side lamps are turned off

hand brake travel

rear boot struts not holding

rear innerbrake pads low

Pass 13 Nov 2012 80,467 miles

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

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2012 38,410 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 55,094 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 31,812 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 29,875 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 29,875 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 25,380 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 19,928 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 19,928 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 OVO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BV05 OVO, 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 OVO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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