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BV05 OVY

2005 Nissan Almera

Beige Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,398 mi
Last recorded125,398 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 OVY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 125,398 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 125,392 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 124,569 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 124,562 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 119,866 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 113,290 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 107,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 101,421 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 101,421 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 92,592 miles

nsf brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Oct 2017 84,360 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 72,705 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 63,033 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 52,222 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 49,131 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 47,486 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 44,596 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 39,905 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 33,100 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 26,771 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 20,957 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 OVY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Beige with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OVY, 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 OVY registered?

BV05 OVY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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