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ST05 BTV

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,190 mi
Last recorded63,190 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 63,190 miles

Front lower suspension arms corroded.

Pass 21 May 2015 56,947 miles

Corrosion to;front lower suspension arms,rear suspension arms & rear inner sills.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside handbrake poor.

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

Rear brakes binding on slightly.

Fail 21 May 2015 56,947 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Corrosion to;front lower suspension arms,rear suspension arms & rear inner sills.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside handbrake poor.

Rear brakes binding on slightly.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 47,418 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front suspension arm (rear) bushes deteriorated

rear brake discs deteriorated

rear tyres perished

Fail 2 Jun 2014 47,418 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ALL brake discs deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brakes binding

front suspension arm (rear) bushes deteriorated

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 May 2013 37,029 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 37,029 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 May 2012 36,298 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 33,682 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 33,682 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 30,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 27,622 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 24,853 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 BTV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BTV, 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 BTV registered?

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

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