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SB05 BZK

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

70,707 mi
Last recorded70,707 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 BZK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 70,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 54,476 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 53,037 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 53,034 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 50,754 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 22 Feb 2016 47,888 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 22 Feb 2016 47,888 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2015 45,954 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 4 Mar 2015 45,951 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2014 44,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 44,111 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 42,486 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 25 Feb 2013 42,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 5 Mar 2012 40,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 40,159 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 36,406 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 31,380 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 27,863 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 27,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 23,604 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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SB05 BZK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SB05 BZK, 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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SB05 BZK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 July 2005.

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