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EA53 KYN

2003 Nissan Kubistar

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

101,947 mi
Last recorded101,947 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Kubistar80,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 KYN
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 101,947 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 101,008 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 98,563 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 96,678 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 94,899 miles

Exhaust rubber mountings slightly perished

Pass 22 Oct 2020 93,092 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 93,092 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 92,168 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 87,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 85,246 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 85,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 81,614 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 78,518 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 75,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 71,977 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 71,977 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 62,875 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 57,031 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 49,375 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 39,015 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 33,910 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 26,836 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 18,687 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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EA53 KYN is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EA53 KYN, 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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EA53 KYN is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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