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VU05 BVD

2005 Nissan Serena

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,924 mi
Last recorded136,924 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Serena106,961 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 BVD
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 136,924 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 133,652 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 129,030 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 125,081 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 125,081 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 122,169 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 122,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

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

Pass 27 May 2019 116,971 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 115,018 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jun 2018 115,018 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded through

Pass 13 Apr 2017 110,924 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 106,689 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 69,633 miles

nearside rear lamp is damaged

Fail 22 May 2015 69,474 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear lamp is damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2014 59,092 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 51,561 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 50,734 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 49,221 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both (front) steering arms have slight or minimal movement at fixings

How Reliable is the Nissan Serena?

Based on 146,285 MOT tests across 20,632 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
6,048
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
20,632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 19,194
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,608
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,711
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,531
position lamp(s) not working 6,076
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VU05 BVD is a 2005 Nissan Serena in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 106,961 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Serena fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 19,194 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU05 BVD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Serena typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Serena is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU05 BVD registered?

VU05 BVD is a 2005 Nissan Serena, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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