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ST05 BLV

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,124 mi
Last recorded86,124 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 BLV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 86,124 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 86,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both lights nead adjusting (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 84,314 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 84,314 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 2 May 2017 80,181 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both rear hand brake readings

Pass 12 May 2016 78,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 12 May 2016 78,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Fail 11 May 2016 78,636 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

exhaust front pipe bracket broken

Pass 14 May 2015 76,207 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 74,445 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2013 66,812 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 15 May 2012 57,912 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 May 2011 47,713 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 38,085 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 31,510 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 31,510 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 May 2008 24,888 miles

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

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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ST05 BLV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ST05 BLV, 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 ST05 BLV registered?

ST05 BLV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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