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KC53 PLV

2004 Nissan Kubistar

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,292 mi
Last recorded101,292 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Nissan Kubistar86,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC53 PLV
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2021 101,292 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 101,238 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 100,060 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 99,626 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 88,029 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter slightly deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

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

Fail 30 Dec 2019 88,028 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 72,264 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 69,498 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 69,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 69,494 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt strong advisory *** (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush strong advisory *** (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush strong advisory *** (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 69,455 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all sides (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint strong advisory*** (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt strong advisory*** (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint strong advisory*** (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2015 69,047 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 67,003 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 67,003 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 62,288 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 53,829 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

n/s/r brake light lens has cracks

Pass 8 Jul 2011 46,073 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 43,167 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 33,744 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 25,625 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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KC53 PLV is a 2004 Nissan Kubistar in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KC53 PLV, 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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KC53 PLV is a 2004 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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