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FY05 BKV

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,098 mi
Last recorded81,098 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 BKV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 81,098 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fronts have a slight brake bind

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Not been able to check centre seat belt due to child seats ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded Both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 81,098 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Fronts have a slight brake bind

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Not been able to check centre seat belt due to child seats ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded Both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 74,649 miles

Both rear seat are fitted with child seats

Corrosion to rear springs

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge is bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge is bald (4.1.E.1)

Rear discs are scored slightly

Pass 8 Mar 2016 69,818 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 61,664 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s front tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 17 Mar 2015 61,664 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 25 Mar 2014 54,228 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 51,756 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 48,631 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 44,660 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 40,756 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 36,194 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 29,968 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre worn on the outer edge to 2mm

offside rear tyre worn on the outer edge to 3mm

Pass 26 Feb 2008 29,968 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on the outer edge to 2mm

offside rear tyre worn on the outer edge to 3mm

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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FY05 BKV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FY05 BKV, 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 FY05 BKV registered?

FY05 BKV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for FY05 BKV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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