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OV53 OSA

2003 Nissan Kubistar

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,086 mi
Last recorded127,086 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Kubistar80,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 OSA
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 127,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid cap damaged

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre has splits to outer sidewall

Fail 7 Aug 2015 126,966 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid cap damaged

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre has splits to outer sidewall

oil level on minimum

Pass 5 Aug 2014 111,262 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 99,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 99,476 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 89,040 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 89,040 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 76,026 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 61,272 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 61,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 44,664 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 44,664 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 25,885 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 16,063 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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OV53 OSA is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Kubistar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 80,286 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 Kubistar fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 3,569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV53 OSA, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Kubistar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OV53 OSA is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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