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ST05 OVB

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,437 mi
Last recorded85,437 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 85,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Jun 2021 85,430 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Apr 2020 81,827 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 81,827 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 78,401 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 73,820 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 73,818 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 70,188 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 65,850 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 61,711 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 56,391 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2014 56,389 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2013 51,281 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 46,987 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 42,504 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 42,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2009 37,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tracking required.

Fail 29 May 2009 37,105 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tracking required.

Pass 31 May 2008 30,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre chunk out of sidewall

offside front tyre cut on sidewall

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 OVB is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OVB, 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 OVB registered?

ST05 OVB is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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