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GK05 BYT

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

145,252 mi
Last recorded145,252 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 BYT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 145,252 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 145,134 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 135,920 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 135,920 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 127,434 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 120,170 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust blowing slightly

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

nearside rear tyre chogging up slightly

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2014 120,152 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust blowing slightly

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

nearside rear tyre chogging up slightly

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2013 112,471 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wear out of shape

Fail 2 Aug 2013 112,471 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wear out of shape

Fail 3 Jul 2012 94,795 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front shocker covers split

offside rear tyre starting to perish outer sidewall

Pass 3 Jul 2012 94,795 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front shocker covers split

offside rear tyre starting to perish outer sidewall

Fail 19 Jul 2011 77,499 miles

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

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

both front shocker covers split

Pass 19 Jul 2011 77,499 miles

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

both front shocker covers split

Fail 9 Jul 2011 76,604 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

both front shocker covers split

Fail 6 Jul 2010 57,625 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 57,625 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 39,947 miles

brake fluid getting low/rear brakes starting too bind/ rear pads look low/ front wipers showing signs of wear

Pass 8 Jul 2008 20,860 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

offside front tyre side wall scuffed

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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GK05 BYT is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GK05 BYT, 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 GK05 BYT registered?

GK05 BYT is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 July 2005.

Is GK05 BYT safe to buy?

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