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AK56 DGU

2006 Nissan Kubistar

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

121,301 mi
Last recorded121,301 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Kubistar87,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 DGU
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 121,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 121,301 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 115,673 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 110,019 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 110,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 104,399 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 104,399 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Track Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 96,042 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 96,042 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 87,573 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 87,573 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 80,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 80,858 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Track Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 73,964 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 73,964 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 67,064 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 67,064 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 60,979 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 60,979 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 53,737 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 53,737 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 47,147 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 47,147 miles

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

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 41,774 miles

rear tyres cracking around tread face

slight movement in offside of steering rack

Fail 29 Nov 2013 41,774 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres cracking around tread face

slight movement in offside of steering rack

Pass 5 Dec 2012 36,997 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 36,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front brakes appear low

Pass 2 Dec 2011 31,419 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 26,544 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 26,544 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 22,906 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 22,906 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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AK56 DGU is a 2006 Nissan Kubistar in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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 AK56 DGU, 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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AK56 DGU is a 2006 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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