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AK53 HVA

2003 Nissan Kubistar

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,933 mi
Last recorded102,933 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Kubistar80,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 HVA
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 102,933 miles

coil light flashing on dash showing a fault

n/s door do not close in place right

n/s panel damaged

n/s sill damaged

o/s/f tyre very low on inside edge and out side edge

Fail 21 Jul 2017 102,923 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s and o/s (8.2.3)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/f (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

coil light flashing on dash showing a fault

n/s door do not close in place right

n/s panel damaged

n/s sill damaged

o/s/f tyre very low on inside edge and out side edge

Pass 13 Jul 2016 83,773 miles

accident damage n/s of vehicle

both front shocks corroded and damp

engine cover fitted

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2015 75,694 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 69,535 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside stearing rack has lift play in the rack

rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorted

Fail 6 Jan 2014 69,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside stearing rack has lift play in the rack

rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorted

Pass 21 Dec 2012 63,667 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 63,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2012 58,104 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 58,103 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres slightly perished on outer sidewall but not exposing ply/cords

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Jan 2011 52,343 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 45,943 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 45,943 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 39,733 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 33,033 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 31,325 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 24,940 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Kubistar?

Based on 68,907 MOT tests across 4,188 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
6,814
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
4,188
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,569
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,310
Registration plate lamp not working 3,183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,097
position lamp(s) not working 1,882
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AK53 HVA is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Kubistar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 80,286 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Kubistar fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 3,569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK53 HVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Kubistar typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Kubistar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK53 HVA is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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