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KU53 BVT

2003 Nissan Pickup

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

113,401 mi
Last recorded113,401 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 BVT
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2024 113,401 miles

Both front footsteps corroded, structural rigidity still there. Have advised presenter.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General age related surface corrosion under vehicle + components.

Rear Handbrake effort weak and will need attention

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All round. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2024 113,399 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front footsteps corroded, structural rigidity still there. Have advised presenter.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General age related surface corrosion under vehicle + components.

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All round. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 111,899 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 111,188 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 110,981 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 109,087 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 109,087 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 108,108 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 108,103 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 107,010 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

chassis corroded

gearbox oil leak

underbody corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2016 106,176 miles

All metal brake pipes corroded at ends

Offside front brake not releasing fully

Pass 24 Nov 2015 105,350 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 104,384 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust support bracket weld broke, corrosion to underbody in general. rear numberplate needs resecureing

Pass 21 Nov 2014 104,384 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust support bracket weld broke, corrosion to underbody in general. rear numberplate needs resecureing

Pass 4 Dec 2013 102,832 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 100,487 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exshaust bracket front and rear cracked.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 93,112 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 93,106 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 74,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 62,275 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 48,975 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 42,941 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 35,820 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Pickup?

Based on 139,472 MOT tests across 10,648 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
6,395
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
10,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,683
brake binding 6,967
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,530
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,217
Exhaust system not adequately supported 3,701
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KU53 BVT is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Pickup models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 83,957 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Pickup fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,683 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU53 BVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Pickup typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Pickup is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU53 BVT registered?

KU53 BVT is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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