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DG05 DKL

2005 Nissan Kubistar

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,133 mi
Last recorded99,133 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Kubistar84,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 DKL
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 99,133 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 94,170 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f headlight bracket broken

Pass 6 Dec 2021 90,734 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 90,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 88,038 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 81,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 67,622 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 67,617 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 59,046 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Feb 2016 59,046 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear 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 3 Feb 2015 51,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 3 Feb 2015 51,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Jan 2014 41,165 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 35,657 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 35,655 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 30,466 miles

airbag warning lamp on

Fail 11 Jan 2012 30,466 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

airbag warning lamp on

both front brake discs are corroded and have uneven wear

Pass 2 Jun 2010 21,164 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 15,755 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 15,755 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 8,576 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 8,576 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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DG05 DKL is a 2005 Nissan Kubistar in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 DG05 DKL, 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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DG05 DKL is a 2005 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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