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NL05 BKV

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,320 mi
Last recorded78,320 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 BKV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 78,320 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 78,320 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 76,058 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 76,058 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2015 74,304 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 72,547 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 67,005 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 67,005 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 59,302 miles

childseat fitted to osr seat

front tyres perished and worn on inner edges

Fail 12 May 2012 59,297 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

childseat fitted to osr seat

front tyres perished and worn on inner edges

Pass 20 May 2011 53,743 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front wipers starting to smear

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 49,095 miles

offside rear tyre scuffed/damaged outer sidewall.

Fail 1 Jun 2010 49,095 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre scuffed/damaged outer sidewall.

Pass 29 May 2009 37,553 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 36,809 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 36,809 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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 BKV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BKV, 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 BKV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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