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SM65 UBW

2015 Nissan Cabstar

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,653 mi
Last recorded82,653 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Nissan Cabstar61,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM65 UBW
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 82,653 miles

Bolt on body corroded but not seriously affecting overall security

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

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

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

rear hub oil seal slight light leak

underside of vehicle corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 21 Apr 2026 82,654 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear hand brake lever sticking slightly

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

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

rear hub oil seal slight light leak

underside of vehicle corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 6 May 2025 81,274 miles

Central Rear Fuel tank slightly loose STRAP CORRODED (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))

PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MET EFFICENCY

Pass 6 Jun 2024 77,593 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 69,764 miles

Nearside Rear HUB SEAL HAS SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL

Offside Rear LIGHT UNIT HAS CRACK IN LENSE

Fail 9 May 2023 69,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear HUB SEAL HAS SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL

Offside Rear LIGHT UNIT HAS CRACK IN LENSE

Pass 27 May 2022 60,521 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from the oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 60,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured at the rear bush (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 50,237 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 42,530 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 30,097 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 30,097 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXY DAMAGED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 16,321 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 16,319 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush excessive play (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower shocker bush slight play

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

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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SM65 UBW is a 2015 Nissan Cabstar in Grey with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2015 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 61,227 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 SM65 UBW, 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 11 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SM65 UBW registered?

SM65 UBW is a 2015 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 5 November 2015.

Is SM65 UBW safe to buy?

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