Nissan Kubistar MOT pass rate
58.3% of 1,362 Nissan Kubistar MOT tests pass.
The Kubistar passes 58.3% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all Nissan models (74.9%).
The Nissan Kubistar passes 58.3% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (17) | 17 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 58.4% | 1,345 | 120,805 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the Nissan Kubistar
The most common reason the Nissan Kubistar fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 61.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 61.5% | Not working |
| Brakes | 55.4% | Excessively binding |
| Suspension | 48.4% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Steering | 29.4% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Body, chassis, structure | 21.1% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Tyres | 21.1% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 20.7% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.5% | Emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 7.6% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.0% | Inscription illegible |
Related Nissan models
- Nissan 200sx — 87.7% pass rate
- Nissan Pickup — 62.7% pass rate
- Nissan Patrol — 79.0% pass rate
- Nissan Murano — 70.1% pass rate
- Nissan Sunny — 71.9% pass rate
- Nissan Silvia — 88.6% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the Nissan Kubistar?
- 58.3% of Nissan Kubistar MOT tests pass, based on 1,362 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the Nissan Kubistar?
- The most common reason the Nissan Kubistar fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 61.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the Nissan Kubistar's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the Nissan service history guide for how to check and keep one.