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OV57 XMA

2007 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

154,352 mi
Last recorded154,352 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Nissan Cabstar74,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV57 XMA
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,489cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 154,352 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front battery tray support brackets corrodded

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively corrodded (1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached mudgaurd (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively corrodded (1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Rear handbrake lever travel long

Pass 7 Jun 2024 145,853 miles

Battery carrier corroded but not likely to fall off

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 145,847 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Battery carrier corroded but not likely to fall off

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 141,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 137,261 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 137,233 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 133,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

brake pipes covered in grease

vehicle corroded in several places not to excess

Fail 12 Jul 2021 133,712 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Cab insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired n/s and o/s (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Cab insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

brake pipes covered in grease

vehicle corroded in several places not to excess

Pass 19 Jun 2020 128,789 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle corroded in several places

Pass 9 Jul 2019 124,334 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

whole vehicle has been undersealed hard to check condition

Pass 14 Jul 2018 116,559 miles

unable to check rear seatbelts as seats folded and loaded.

Fail 12 Jul 2018 116,556 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected no reserve travel (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

unable to check rear seatbelts as seats folded and loaded.

Pass 14 Jul 2017 109,312 miles

Oil leak

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

body corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2016 101,662 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 101,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened thin cracked (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened thin (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2015 91,420 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f tyre worn in inner shoulder.

Fail 4 Aug 2015 91,164 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f tyre worn in inner shoulder.

Pass 6 Aug 2014 76,047 miles

Exhaust tail pipe missing and bax box corroded and holed

Nail in o/s/r tyre outer

O/s/r pad sensor wiring hanging and rubbing on wheel

Fail 2 Aug 2014 75,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust tail pipe missing and bax box corroded and holed

Nail in o/s/r tyre outer

O/s/r pad sensor wiring hanging and rubbing on wheel

Pass 5 Aug 2013 62,156 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Exhaust slight hole on back box

N/s/r hub seal showing signs of damp

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 62,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Exhaust slight hole on back box

N/s/r hub seal showing signs of damp

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 49,865 miles

Damage to o/s/f head lamp erea not affecting headlamp aim

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Wipers starting to smear

Fail 28 Jul 2012 49,781 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Damage to o/s/f head lamp erea not affecting headlamp aim

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 7 Nov 2011 39,390 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 30,226 miles

slight oil leak near side drive shaft end

Fail 1 Nov 2010 30,226 miles

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

slight oil leak near side drive shaft end

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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OV57 XMA is a 2007 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,489cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2007 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 74,650 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 Cabstar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 27,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV57 XMA, 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 19 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OV57 XMA is a 2007 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 9 November 2007.

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