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SO54 BYV

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,953 mi
Last recorded112,953 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 BYV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 112,953 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 107,807 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 102,753 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 102,699 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 96,633 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 87,506 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 70,196 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 52,195 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wiper blades poor not clearing

Pass 10 Mar 2011 52,195 miles

wiper blades poor not clearing

Pass 1 Feb 2010 42,879 miles

N/S/R tyre cracks in tread area

Fail 29 Jan 2010 42,832 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/R tyre cracks in tread area

Fail 27 Jan 2009 32,658 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 32,658 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 24,959 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 24,959 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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 BYV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SO54 BYV, 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 BYV registered?

SO54 BYV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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