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AO05 EHL

2005 Nissan Kubistar

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,503 mi
Last recorded141,503 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Kubistar84,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 EHL
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 141,503 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 139,557 miles

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 138,461 miles

Offside Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 136,730 miles

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 131,893 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 111,252 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 111,252 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 108,358 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 108,358 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 104,438 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 14 Mar 2016 104,438 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2015 100,851 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 97,914 miles

Lower gearbox stabilizer bush has excessive play in it

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack offside front inner joint

Pass 9 Apr 2013 94,308 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 94,296 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 91,271 miles

Advise water in rear number plate lamp unit,corrosion in light sockets

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2012 91,271 miles

Advise water in rear number plate lamp unit,corrosion in light sockets

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2011 87,659 miles

Oil leak

both front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 26 Apr 2011 87,659 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

both front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 13 Mar 2010 80,472 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 72,379 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

slight oil leak (turbo?)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 64,443 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 64,443 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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AO05 EHL is a 2005 Nissan Kubistar in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Kubistar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 84,217 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 AO05 EHL, 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 21 years old, this Nissan Kubistar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO05 EHL is a 2005 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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