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GP05 BKF

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,999 mi
Last recorded111,999 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 BKF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 111,999 miles

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 111,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure broken (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 90,305 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 84,859 miles

Both wiper spindles worn

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 84,859 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both wiper spindles worn

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 78,475 miles

beam image and output weak on headlamps

damage to offside rear lamp unit

rear brakes wearing

rear tyres wearing

Pass 19 Feb 2014 73,480 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 73,478 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 66,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate not fully secure

Fail 2 Mar 2012 62,213 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 62,213 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 54,388 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)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 54,388 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)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 45,523 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 45,523 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 36,946 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 26,918 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GP05 BKF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GP05 BKF, 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 GP05 BKF registered?

GP05 BKF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is GP05 BKF safe to buy?

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