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FY05 BKX

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

100,012 mi
Last recorded100,012 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 BKX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2023 100,012 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2022 99,459 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 99,459 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 98,537 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 98,537 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 96,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 96,784 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement caliper seized (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 93,345 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 93,345 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear brake disc/pads worn

Pass 22 Feb 2018 91,002 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear brake pads worn

Fail 21 Feb 2018 91,002 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear brake pads worn

Pass 9 Feb 2017 87,184 miles

alternator belt perished

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 7 Feb 2017 87,153 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

alternator belt perished

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Feb 2016 82,022 miles

rear plate faded

Pass 11 Feb 2015 76,613 miles

front brake pads worn

passengers side front tyre perished

Pass 5 Mar 2014 70,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 63,868 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 63,868 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 56,609 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 56,609 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 50,186 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 50,186 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 41,401 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 41,401 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 32,232 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 32,232 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 23,787 miles

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)

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 BKX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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