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ST05 BTY

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,417 mi
Last recorded81,417 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 BTY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 81,417 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 81,417 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 74,917 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 71,708 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 71,708 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 69,145 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 69,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 65,256 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 65,256 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 61,406 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 61,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 57,493 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 54,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 54,161 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 50,758 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 46,755 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 42,558 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 39,188 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 BTY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BTY, 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 BTY registered?

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

Is ST05 BTY safe to buy?

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