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ST05 BPV

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,256 mi
Last recorded106,256 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 106,256 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front both sides tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2017 106,256 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front both sides tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2017 102,273 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Jan 2017 102,263 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2016 95,142 miles

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

front exhaust support corroded

oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2016 95,127 miles

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

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

front exhaust support corroded

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 86,435 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

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

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

hand brake cable loose

middle exhaust support quiet corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 82,055 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 82,051 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 67,999 miles

ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR TAILAMP DAMAGED

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 67,996 miles

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

ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR TAILAMP DAMAGED

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 57,870 miles

ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR TAILAMP DAMAGED

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 57,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR TAILAMP BROKEN

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 57,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR TAILAMP BROKEN

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 49,464 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 42,739 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 42,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 34,599 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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 BPV 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 55.6%.

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 BPV, 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 BPV registered?

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

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