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SO54 BYM

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,029 mi
Last recorded123,029 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 BYM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2021 123,029 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 113,566 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 106,710 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 101,650 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 101,650 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 94,773 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 94,773 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 83,163 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 83,163 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 73,044 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 73,044 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 60,497 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 49,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 38,707 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 38,707 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

off side rear brake disc corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2010 28,346 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 19,998 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 12,315 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 11,478 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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SO54 BYM is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SO54 BYM, 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 SO54 BYM registered?

SO54 BYM is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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