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BV13 KGP

2013 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,872 mi
Last recorded129,872 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Nissan Cabstar69,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 KGP
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 129,872 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 129,851 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 125,100 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 119,925 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 115,549 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 115,115 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 108,826 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front suspension squeaky but no fault found

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

handbrake passed but efficiency low

towbar electrics damaged

Fail 15 Jun 2021 108,649 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front suspension squeaky but no fault found

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

handbrake passed but efficiency low

towbar electrics damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2020 102,076 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 102,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 96,908 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 96,835 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 84,523 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 84,523 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 67,077 miles

both front lower ball joints have slight lift

front shocker lower bushes have slight movement/ splitting

windscreen chipped

Pass 7 Mar 2016 51,533 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Cabstar?

Based on 343,105 MOT tests across 28,370 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
5,579
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
28,370
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,729
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 18,241
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 13,616
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,899
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,527
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BV13 KGP is a 2013 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2013 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 69,606 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 Cabstar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 27,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV13 KGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Cabstar typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 13 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BV13 KGP registered?

BV13 KGP is a 2013 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 7 March 2013.

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