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NL05 BKD

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,109 mi
Last recorded88,109 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 BKD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 88,109 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 88,101 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 79,450 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 79,450 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 72,357 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 72,357 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 64,799 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2014 64,791 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 51,227 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 51,173 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 43,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 33,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 33,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 27,184 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 21,602 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 14,134 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 13,705 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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NL05 BKD is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc 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 NL05 BKD, 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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NL05 BKD is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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