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ST05 BTU

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

134,306 mi
Last recorded134,306 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2013 134,306 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 117,833 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 117,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 96,474 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

airbag warning light on

Fail 6 Aug 2011 96,474 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

airbag warning light on

Fail 30 Aug 2010 88,967 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 30 Aug 2010 88,967 miles

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 12 Mar 2009 70,626 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 70,626 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 55,046 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 55,046 miles

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

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

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 BTU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 BTU, 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 ST05 BTU registered?

ST05 BTU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is ST05 BTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST05 BTU shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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