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SO54 BZY

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,912 mi
Last recorded73,912 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 BZY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 73,912 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 68,861 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 64,836 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 64,780 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear wiper in poor condition

Pass 5 Sep 2013 57,217 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 49,949 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 49,949 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 45,777 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 45,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 40,483 miles

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

Rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2009 32,979 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 24,720 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 24,720 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 12,888 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 BZY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BZY, 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 SO54 BZY registered?

SO54 BZY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 January 2005.

Is SO54 BZY safe to buy?

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