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SB05 BZO

2005 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,855 mi
Last recorded117,855 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 BZO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2016 117,855 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on Inner Edge

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 106,873 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 106,873 miles

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

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 92,989 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 74,389 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both wiper blades splitting at end

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 20 Jul 2012 61,643 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 61,643 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 740,883 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 38,426 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 25,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres waering on edges

Pass 20 Jul 2009 25,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres waering on edges

Pass 25 Jul 2008 11,247 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 BZO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SB05 BZO, 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 BZO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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