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PK55 BGY

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,294 mi
Last recorded116,294 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 BGY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 116,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 116,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 105,943 miles

Offside Front steering rack damp

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 105,941 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering rack damp

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 99,447 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

fuel tank strap rusty but still secure

Fail 30 May 2018 99,444 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside wiper split

fuel tank strap rusty but still secure

Pass 13 Apr 2017 71,980 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 71,980 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 67,658 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 62,886 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 57,413 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 52,829 miles

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

long travel on hand brake lever

Fail 4 Apr 2012 46,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 46,670 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 39,340 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 32,380 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 21,982 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 18,109 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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PK55 BGY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PK55 BGY, 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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PK55 BGY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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