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ST05 BUV

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

156,277 mi
Last recorded156,277 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 BUV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 156,277 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 156,274 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2018 151,190 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 151,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 151,035 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 143,979 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 143,916 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 129,460 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 16,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 119,694 miles

advise battery slight insecure in carrier

advise front pads getting low

advise handbrake travell

advise o/s/r tyre inner and outer sidewalls starting to deteriate

advise oil leak on gearbox

advise rear no-plate starting to deteriate

Pass 2 Oct 2012 104,583 miles

advise n/s/f plastic spring cover starting to come away

advise rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 4 Apr 2012 102,421 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 89,815 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 75,800 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 60,875 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 45,254 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 BUV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BUV, 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 BUV registered?

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

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