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DK55 VZU

2005 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,254 mi
Last recorded128,254 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Cabstar74,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 VZU
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2017 128,254 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis requires the plated section to be seam welded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion cab mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion cab mounting (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 127,030 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 124,379 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 116,807 miles

welding heavily undersealed

Fail 29 Sep 2014 116,803 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 103,140 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 91,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 79,700 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 69,143 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 53,454 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Spare tyre defective

offside rear anti-roll bar monting bush has slight play

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2008 40,448 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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DK55 VZU is a 2005 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 74,501 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DK55 VZU, 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 21 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DK55 VZU registered?

DK55 VZU is a 2005 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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