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KG54 BHY

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

178,057 mi
Last recorded178,057 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG54 BHY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 178,057 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 177,901 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits ***0.928 lambda*** (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive ***2.60 %CO*** (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive ***2.40 %CO*** (7.3.D.4)

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

***MIL lamp displayed/engine running rough/misfire[chugging]***

***Parking brake travel on 15-16 clicks***Advise adjust parking brake cable***

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade streaking[WBBR0016]

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 172,509 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine management light on

Fail 31 Aug 2016 172,509 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine management light on

Pass 9 Sep 2015 162,779 miles

Aux belt cracking

Engine managment light on

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Sump corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 162,779 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rears (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Aux belt cracking

Engine managment light on

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Sump corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 145,269 miles

AUX drive belts cracking.

Engine managment light on.

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 145,269 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

AUX drive belts cracking.

Engine managment light on.

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 127,172 miles

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

engine managment light is on

Fail 30 Aug 2013 127,172 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine managment light is on

nsf tyre has a cut to sidewall

Pass 8 Aug 2012 108,463 miles

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

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

front and rear discs are lipped and corroded

nsf fog glass is broken and not working

Fail 8 Aug 2012 108,463 miles

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

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

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

front and rear discs are lipped and corroded

nsf fog glass is broken and not working

Pass 15 Oct 2011 92,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf tyre has split on inner sidewall

rear discs are corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2011 92,452 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf tyre has split on inner sidewall

rear discs are corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2010 79,762 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 79,762 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs corroded on inner braking surfaces

Pass 9 Nov 2009 67,061 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 67,061 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 58,221 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 42,051 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 42,051 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.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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KG54 BHY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 KG54 BHY, 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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KG54 BHY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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