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DV53 UOA

2003 Nissan Kubistar

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,851 mi
Last recorded116,851 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Kubistar80,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 UOA
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 116,851 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 101,927 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 96,701 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

Fail 31 May 2013 96,701 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 89,627 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 89,627 miles

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

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 suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2011 79,272 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 79,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 69,193 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 69,193 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2008 58,185 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 45,973 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 35,409 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 35,409 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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DV53 UOA is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DV53 UOA, 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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DV53 UOA is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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