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ML61 KTJ

2011 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,574 mi
Last recorded146,574 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Nissan Cabstar75,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 KTJ
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 146,574 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 142,084 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 137,635 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 137,633 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded above tank ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 133,264 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 133,254 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 127,158 miles

BOTH INNER ARCHES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 113,032 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 112,966 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 101,434 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached bottot bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached bottom bush (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 83,904 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 83,899 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush rear lower bush both sides (2.7.4)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 80,924 miles

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

Nearside Front washer inop

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 64,008 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 46,500 miles

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

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

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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ML61 KTJ is a 2011 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2011 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 75,913 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 ML61 KTJ, 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 15 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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ML61 KTJ is a 2011 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 27 October 2011.

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