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KM53 ZSE

2003 Nissan Kubistar

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,469 mi
Last recorded135,469 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Kubistar80,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 ZSE
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 135,469 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 129,964 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 129,553 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine Management Light On

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 122,470 miles

Both Front Tyres Heavily Worn On Inner Edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power Steering Pump Noisy

Pass 5 Oct 2015 118,052 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 112,047 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 112,047 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 108,236 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 104,576 miles

Both track rods have slight play

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 99,078 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 92,847 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 81,941 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 69,155 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 54,304 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 54,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 41,990 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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KM53 ZSE is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 KM53 ZSE, 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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KM53 ZSE is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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