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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Nissan Kubistar. Check any Kubistar by registration number below.

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59.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-21.9%

vs Nissan Avg

8

Year Ranges

Below Average

Reliability

Nissan Kubistar — MOT Reliability Overview

The Nissan Kubistar has an average MOT pass rate of 59.3%, which is 21.9 percentage points below the Nissan brand average of 81.2%. This suggests the Kubistar can be more maintenance-intensive than average. Pay close attention to the common failure points listed below if you are considering buying one.

The most common reasons a Nissan Kubistar fails its MOT are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. If you are preparing your Kubistar for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Nissan Kubistar, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Nissan Kubistar performs at MOT across different model years.

2009

Based on 57 vehicles

54.4%Below Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

14.3%

Retest Rate

51.4%

2008

Based on 488 vehicles

62.9%Below Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

10.9%

Retest Rate

33.5%

2007

Based on 511 vehicles

58.9%Below Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

10.2%

Retest Rate

35.0%

2006

Based on 359 vehicles

56.8%Below Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

7.4%

Retest Rate

37.4%

2005

Based on 522 vehicles

57.1%Below Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

11.7%

Retest Rate

38.3%

2004

Based on 496 vehicles

56.3%Below Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

7.8%

Retest Rate

36.9%

2003

Based on 124 vehicles

58.9%Below Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

12.9%

Retest Rate

44.3%

0

Based on 1,652 vehicles

69.2%Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Mileage at 5yr

122k mi

Top MOT Failures — Nissan Kubistar

The most common reasons a Nissan Kubistar fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

8.9%
2

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

8.1%
3

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

4.4%
4

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

4.2%
5

A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play

4.0%
Nissan Kubistar Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

29.8%

Front Nearside

14.0%

Nearside

12.3%

Other Nissan Models

Compare MOT reliability across Nissan models.

Nissan Skyline

92.4% pass rate

Nissan Patrol

74.5% pass rate

Nissan Vanette

41.8% pass rate

Nissan Qashqai (j10 )

93.3% pass rate

Nissan Serena

69.7% pass rate

Nissan Qashqai Tekna Dig-t Mhev

96.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Nissan Kubistar

Nissan Kubistar — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Nissan Kubistar MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Nissan Kubistar?
The average MOT pass rate for the Nissan Kubistar is 59.3% compared to the Nissan average of 81.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Nissan Kubistar?
The most common MOT failures on the Nissan Kubistar are: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (8.9%), Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (8.1%), A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (4.4%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Nissan Kubistar reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 59.3%, the Nissan Kubistar is rated as "Below Average" for reliability. This suggests more frequent issues — pay close attention to the common failures listed on this page when buying or maintaining this model.
How do I check the MOT history of a Nissan Kubistar?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Nissan Kubistar?
Typical mileage for the Nissan Kubistar: 121,736 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Kubistar to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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