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AK53 UGU

2003 Nissan Kubistar

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

93,271 mi
Last recorded93,271 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Kubistar80,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 93,271 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 93,271 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 89,117 miles

slight damage n/s/f mirror

Pass 9 Apr 2015 86,708 miles

slight damage n/s mirror glass

Fail 9 Apr 2015 86,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight damage n/s mirror glass

Pass 27 Mar 2014 84,519 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake pipes greased

Fail 27 Mar 2014 84,517 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake pipes greased

Pass 11 Apr 2013 81,742 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 79,050 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 79,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 75,530 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 75,530 miles

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 72,489 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 69,090 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 69,090 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 64,705 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 58,454 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 58,454 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 UGU is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UGU, 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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What year was AK53 UGU registered?

AK53 UGU is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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