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VE54 BWY

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,094 mi
Last recorded82,094 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 BWY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 82,094 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021
Fail 3 Dec 2021 81,213 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 68,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 64,595 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 60,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Offside of steering rack seal. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 56,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 56,589 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine management light on.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 51,964 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 47,514 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 47,514 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2014 43,949 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 40,773 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 37,287 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 32,093 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 26,849 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 23,262 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 23,262 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 18,976 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 18,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres low on tread

minor cuts to nearside front tyre

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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VE54 BWY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VE54 BWY, 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 VE54 BWY registered?

VE54 BWY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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