Nissan Kubistar MOT Results

Registered in 2004
44.1% pass rate
from 338 tests in 2021
(18% worse than other 2004 vans)
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2004 vans and highlighted areas where the Nissan Kubistar is unusually good or bad.

  • 26% fail on Suspension
    • 12% fail on Springs (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 12% fail on Coil springs (4 times worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 12% fail on Coil spring (4 times worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.30% fail on Mounting
    • 7.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 5.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.8% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.59% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 7.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 4.7% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.59% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint
    • 4.4% fail on Wheel bearings (120% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.89% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.30% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.30% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.30% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.89% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.59% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.30% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 22% fail on Brakes
    • 13% fail on Brake performance
      • 9.5% fail on Service brake performance (120% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 9.5% fail on Rbt (120% worse than other 2004 vans)
          • 7.7% fail on Service brake performance (120% worse than other 2004 vans)
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.7% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt
          • 2.7% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (62% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (62% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 5.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 5.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.6% fail on Brake discs and drums (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 3.6% fail on Brake discs (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 2.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.4% fail on Brake pads
    • 1.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.8% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 1.5% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.89% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.59% fail on Pedal
    • 1.2% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.59% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.30% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.30% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.30% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.30% fail on Lever
  • 21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 5.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.3% fail on Headlamp
    • 4.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Hazard warning (190% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Switch (190% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 2.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.2% fail on Horn
      • 0.59% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.30% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.5% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.89% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.89% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.89% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.30% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.30% fail on Position lamp
  • 17% fail on Steering (140% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 8.9% fail on Steering gear (6 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 8.9% fail on Steering rack (6 times worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 8.9% fail on Steering linkage components (77% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 8.0% fail on Track rod end (78% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.30% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.30% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.89% fail on Power steering
      • 0.59% fail on Operation
      • 0.30% fail on Other components
    • 0.30% fail on Steering play
      • 0.30% fail on Steering rack
  • 12% fail on Visibility
    • 6.5% fail on Washers
    • 5.6% fail on Wipers
    • 1.2% fail on View to rear
      • 1.2% fail on Mirrors
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 7.1% fail on Transmission
      • 7.1% fail on Drive shafts (83% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 6.5% fail on Joints
        • 0.30% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.30% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.89% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.89% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.59% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.59% fail on Body
      • 0.30% fail on Panel
      • 0.30% fail on Other body component
    • 0.59% fail on Doors
      • 0.59% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.59% fail on Door condition
    • 0.30% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.30% fail on Tank
    • 0.30% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.30% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.30% fail on Seats
      • 0.30% fail on Driver's seat
  • 8.9% fail on Tyres
    • 5.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.59% fail on Size/type
  • 6.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 6.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
  • 5.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.6% fail on Compression ignition
        • 2.4% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 1.5% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.89% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.30% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 1.8% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.8% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.30% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.30% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.30% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.59% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.59% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.59% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (9 times worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.30% fail on Speedometer
    • 0.30% fail on Speed limiter
      • 0.30% fail on Speed limiter plate
  • 0.59% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.59% fail on Condition (8 times worse than other 2004 vans)