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BV05 SXX

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

95,846 mi
Last recorded95,846 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 SXX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 95,846 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 94,250 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 94,250 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 92,352 miles

Rear fuel pipes rusty

general underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2022 91,018 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 89,545 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 87,119 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

Pass 22 Nov 2019 82,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear service and barking brake efforts low

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 75,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 70,535 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 70,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 65,581 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 59,817 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 59,817 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 53,503 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 47,458 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 42,202 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 42,201 miles

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

N/S/R slight brake bind

O/S/F tyre slight sidewall perishing

Pass 26 Nov 2011 37,087 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 37,086 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 32,199 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 32,149 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML light on

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 26,317 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 26,307 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 22,290 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 17,946 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

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 SXX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SXX, 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 SXX registered?

BV05 SXX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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