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FA57 SDG

2016 Nissan Cabstar

Grey Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,289 mi
Last recorded75,289 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Nissan Cabstar54,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA57 SDG
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 75,289 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 75,281 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 67,823 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 67,803 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 60,802 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 60,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Into flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2022 52,710 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 52,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 44,070 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 43,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 35,743 miles

nearside rear halfshaft oil seal leaking

Fail 18 Nov 2020 35,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear halfshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 15 Nov 2019 26,169 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 26,169 miles

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

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

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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FA57 SDG is a 2016 Nissan Cabstar in Grey with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2016 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 54,396 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 FA57 SDG, 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 10 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FA57 SDG registered?

FA57 SDG is a 2016 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 26 November 2016.

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