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ST05 BUA

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,140 mi
Last recorded83,140 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 83,140 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 83,140 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure heat shield insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected restricted free movement(low) (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected restricted free movement (low) (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 80,110 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 80,110 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement possible cable (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 77,113 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 77,110 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 71,455 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 71,452 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2014 64,512 miles

Oil leak

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2014 64,467 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 59,661 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 54,172 miles

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

offside front tyre slight cut on outside wall

Pass 20 Apr 2011 47,267 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 47,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 41,356 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 35,403 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 27,589 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 BUA 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 64.7%.

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

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