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FV53 RVY

2004 Nissan Kubistar

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,299 mi
Last recorded133,299 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Nissan Kubistar86,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 RVY
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 133,299 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 123,935 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear end around bumper area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 123,931 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill / wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill / wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached all along the rear of the vehicle (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 121,559 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 120,735 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 120,735 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2020 116,830 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 112,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear chasis corroded

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement donut bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2018 106,974 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 104,448 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 100,311 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 96,092 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 91,492 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 65,291 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 79,771 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 72,301 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 62,304 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 56,095 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 56,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 48,126 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 36,781 miles

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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FV53 RVY is a 2004 Nissan Kubistar in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Kubistar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 86,845 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 FV53 RVY, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Kubistar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FV53 RVY registered?

FV53 RVY is a 2004 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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