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PK53 AEU

2003 Nissan Kubistar

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,713 mi
Last recorded111,713 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Kubistar80,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 AEU
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 111,713 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 106,380 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 106,378 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 101,955 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 12 Jun 2023 101,955 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 95,625 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 89,247 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 82,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 80,494 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 77,674 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 75,512 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 73,452 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 71,461 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 69,775 miles

both front tyres near wear limit

Pass 18 Jul 2012 64,847 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 61,437 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 56,947 miles

front disc's rusty

Fail 22 Jul 2010 56,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

front disc's rusty

Pass 17 Dec 2008 55,465 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

hand brake travel slightly high

high level stop lamp in-operable

n/s/f tyre feathering on inner face

Pass 31 Dec 2007 48,869 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 32,969 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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PK53 AEU is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PK53 AEU, 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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What year was PK53 AEU registered?

PK53 AEU is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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