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ST05 BNV

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

83,534 mi
Last recorded83,534 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 BNV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2020 83,534 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached locking device (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 80,116 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 80,115 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2018 79,494 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 79,494 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 77,997 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 77,997 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 75,849 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

slight oil leak from steering rack

Fail 18 Aug 2016 75,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 2 Apr 2015 70,966 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 70,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 65,768 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 65,768 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 59,947 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 55,386 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 52,538 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 44,740 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 35,597 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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ST05 BNV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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