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ST05 BSV

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,174 mi
Last recorded101,174 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 101,174 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack inner joint area (2.1.5 (a))

n/s & o/s front headlight slightly dim

rear suspension corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2019 95,867 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 95,864 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust system faulty (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure complete system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering component leaking steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 92,548 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 92,545 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 88,240 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 83,420 miles

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

Offside Front steering rack leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 78,919 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 76,621 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 73,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 68,391 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 61,328 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 61,328 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 53,919 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 48,031 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 41,507 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 34,520 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 BSV 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 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BSV, 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 BSV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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