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SB05 BZP

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

82,294 mi
Last recorded82,294 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 BZP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 82,294 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 82,155 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both rear broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 76,302 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2022 74,102 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 71,809 miles

hand brake travel at limit

Fail 12 Jan 2021 71,809 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

hand brake travel at limit

Pass 15 Jan 2020 68,797 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 64,294 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 59,893 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 52,599 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded

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

Offside Front tyre cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2016 47,065 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 47,046 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 43,037 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 38,867 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 38,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 35,326 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 32,049 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 32,049 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 26,816 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 20,648 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 12,272 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 8,798 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 8,798 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 BZP is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BZP, 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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What year was SB05 BZP registered?

SB05 BZP is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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