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NL05 BKK

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

133,441 mi
Last recorded133,441 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 BKK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 133,441 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front exhaust deteriorated

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 May 2018 133,399 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front exhaust deteriorated

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 124,216 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 124,216 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort & offside (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 115,503 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 115,503 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 104,797 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 104,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack.

Pass 1 May 2014 94,105 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 84,716 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 84,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 73,875 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 73,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 63,102 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 51,114 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 46,361 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 36,538 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 36,538 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 BKK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BKK, 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 BKK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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