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BJ56 SOC

2006 Nissan Kubistar

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,288 mi
Last recorded140,288 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Nissan Kubistar87,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 SOC
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 140,288 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 140,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 137,996 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 137,673 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front shock absorbers are corroded-

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14- inner tread & edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2020 137,662 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn- also o/s is corroded & pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front shock absorbers are corroded-

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14- inner tread & edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 129,507 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 129,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounting hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 121,748 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 113,659 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer tread

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner and outer treads (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front brake discs worn and rusty

spare wheel missing out of carrier but carrier secure

Fail 12 Apr 2017 113,658 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer tread

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner and outer treads (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front brake discs worn and rusty

spare wheel missing out of carrier but carrier secure

Pass 18 Apr 2016 106,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs worn

o/s front wiper blade split

spare wheel missing out of carrier but carrier secure

Fail 18 Apr 2016 106,092 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs worn

o/s front wiper blade split

spare wheel missing out of carrier but carrier secure

Pass 20 Mar 2015 93,660 miles

spare wheel missing out of carrier but carrier secure

Fail 19 Mar 2015 93,660 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

long travel on handbrake

spare wheel missing out of carrier but carrier secure

Pass 8 Apr 2014 78,612 miles

long travel on handbrake

spare wheel missing out of carrier but carrier secure

Pass 19 Apr 2013 63,820 miles

n/s and o/s/f tyres getting low

o/s/r tyre getting low

spare wheel out of carrier but carrier secure

Pass 23 Mar 2012 48,498 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 32,178 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 May 2010 24,886 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 24,885 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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BJ56 SOC is a 2006 Nissan Kubistar in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Kubistar models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 87,928 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 BJ56 SOC, 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 20 years old, this Nissan Kubistar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ56 SOC is a 2006 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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