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BJ56 SMX

2006 Nissan Kubistar

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

72,243 mi
Last recorded72,243 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Kubistar87,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 SMX
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 72,243 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Reverse lamp inoperative.

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 69,717 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Reverse lamp inoperative.

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 69,717 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Reverse lamp inoperative.

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 65,435 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 61,254 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber hangars broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Reverse lights inoperative.

Pass 10 Nov 2021 59,168 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers perished/split. (6.1.2 (a))

Reverse light inoperative.

Pass 4 Nov 2020 58,158 miles

Fuel injector leaking compression gasses

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

The o/s/r tyre is quite badly perished

Pass 5 Nov 2019 56,668 miles

Fuel injector leaking compression gasses

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

The n/s steering rack gator is deteriorated

The o/s/r tyre is perished and cracking

Fail 5 Nov 2019 56,668 miles

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

Fuel injector leaking compression gasses

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

The n/s steering rack gator is deteriorated

The o/s/r tyre is perished and cracking

Pass 30 Nov 2018 55,465 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 54,085 miles

The o/s/f tyre is very worn on the inner edge

The o/s/r tyre is deteriorated and quite worn

Pass 4 Nov 2016 51,407 miles

The o/s/f tyre is wearing right on the inner edge

The o/s/r tyre is quite worn

Fail 2 Nov 2016 51,373 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

The o/s/f tyre is wearing right on the inner edge

The o/s/r tyre is quite worn

Pass 12 Nov 2015 46,295 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 46,295 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 41,276 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 41,212 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 35,116 miles

engine light on

the front brake discs are very worn and the brake pads are worn to 2mm

the o/s/f tyre is quite worn on the inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2012 26,644 miles

engine light on

front brake discs deteriorated

Fail 21 Oct 2011 21,356 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

the n/s/f wheel is damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2011 21,356 miles

the n/s/f wheel is damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2010 16,785 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)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 14,655 miles

165/70/14 85 r reinforced

May benefit from wheel alignment if not already performed

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)

Slight buckle nearside front wheel

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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BJ56 SMX is a 2006 Nissan Kubistar in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 BJ56 SMX, 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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What year was BJ56 SMX registered?

BJ56 SMX is a 2006 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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