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BV05 SXN

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

75,156 mi
Last recorded75,156 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 75,156 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2015 75,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 69,125 miles

rear brakes need attention

Pass 5 Mar 2013 62,579 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Fail 5 Mar 2013 62,579 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 27 Feb 2012 53,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2012 53,790 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 2 Mar 2011 45,446 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 45,446 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 37,902 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 37,902 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 30,878 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 30,878 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 20,875 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 20,875 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 SXN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SXN, 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 SXN registered?

BV05 SXN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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