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SK05 BBY

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,603 mi
Last recorded129,603 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 BBY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 129,603 miles

N/S AND O/S REAR DISC,S DETERIORATING

Fail 13 Aug 2018 129,603 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. ALL TYRES ARE ....195/55R16 .....N/S FRONT TYRE IS 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure AND HAS A JAGGED EDGE (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON THE DDGE

N/S AND O/S REAR DISC,S DETERIORATING

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources O/S LAMP INOPERATIVE (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 126,573 miles

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

Rear Body not fully secure bumper damaged (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 126,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Body not fully secure bumper damaged (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 104,997 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 87,827 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 87,827 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 82,560 miles

rear tyres at 3mm(1.4mm useable tread)

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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SK05 BBY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SK05 BBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SK05 BBY registered?

SK05 BBY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is SK05 BBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK05 BBY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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