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LV05 BKY

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

42,383 mi
Last recorded42,383 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 BKY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 42,383 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Rear brake effort low on handbrake and service brake

Pass 3 Oct 2024 42,313 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 42,313 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 41,734 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 40,716 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 40,715 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 39,023 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front both front anti roll bar bushes breaking up

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlamp turning opaque

Pass 24 Sep 2020 33,474 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens perished (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 33,474 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Not reflective (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens perished (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 30,441 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 28,694 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

secondary brake efficiency only just met 16%

Fail 12 Mar 2018 28,694 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer and pipe (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

secondary brake efficiency only just met 16%

Pass 17 Mar 2017 26,989 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 26,988 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Severe corrosion of disc surfaces (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Severe corrosion of disc surfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 24,401 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 21,586 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 15,297 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 8,755 miles

small cut in o/s/r tyre outer side wall

Pass 27 Mar 2012 7,466 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 7,203 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 6,802 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 6,091 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 5,386 miles

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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LV05 BKY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LV05 BKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV05 BKY registered?

LV05 BKY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is LV05 BKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 BKY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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