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BV05 SXT

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,349 mi
Last recorded98,349 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 SXT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 May 2018 98,349 miles

Emissions not tested radiator failed leaking from bottom seam (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault warning light red and flashing on dash (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2017 93,599 miles

Oil leak ()

battery insecure

rear brakes rusty

slight exuast blow front

Fail 26 May 2017 93,599 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

battery insecure

rear brakes rusty

slight exuast blow front

Pass 28 May 2015 87,723 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust mount broken

Pass 17 Apr 2014 79,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 74,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2012 61,784 miles

exh deteriorating

front brake discs worn

metal object in n/s/r tyre

metal object in o/s/r tyre, worn & deteriorating

Fail 11 Mar 2011 50,209 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front & rear bumpers scuffed/damaged

front brake discs worn

wipers poor

Pass 11 Mar 2011 50,209 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

front & rear bumpers scuffed/damaged

front brake discs worn

wipers poor

Pass 8 Mar 2010 38,156 miles

parking brake lever travel long/no tell-tale lamp illuminating

various vehicle damage

Pass 23 Mar 2009 24,474 miles

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

noisy rear brake operation

rear brake discs deteriorating

rear registration plate deteriorating

rear wiper operation poor

Fail 23 Mar 2009 24,474 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

noisy rear brake operation

rear brake discs deteriorating

rear registration plate deteriorating

rear wiper operation poor

Pass 15 Feb 2008 12,757 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 12,757 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

nearside front outer tyre wall cut (not to cords)

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 SXT is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SXT, 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 SXT registered?

BV05 SXT is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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