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AO05 WAU

2005 Nissan Kubistar

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

175,787 mi
Last recorded175,787 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Kubistar84,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 WAU
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 175,787 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 161,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear slight corrosion outa wheel arch

Fail 20 May 2022 161,558 miles

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear slight corrosion outa wheel arch

Pass 1 Jun 2021 149,603 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 May 2021 149,603 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 120,353 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 120,068 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 120,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 113,335 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

vin number sticker damaged

Fail 6 Jun 2018 113,334 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

vin number sticker damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2017 103,428 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 103,428 miles

Headlamp switch faulty dip switch (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 92,942 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 92,885 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 81,741 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2015 81,470 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 73,475 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 73,475 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 67,213 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2013 67,213 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 59,169 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 16 Jun 2012 59,169 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2011 51,400 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 44,935 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 36,036 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2009 35,433 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 25,694 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 25,694 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WAU is a 2005 Nissan Kubistar in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 AO05 WAU, 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 WAU is a 2005 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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