Nissan Kubistar MOT Results

Registered in 2005
42.9% pass rate
from 389 tests in 2021
(20% worse than other 2005 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 2005 vans and highlighted areas where the Nissan Kubistar is unusually good or bad.

  • 25% fail on Suspension
    • 10% fail on Springs (160% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 10% fail on Coil springs (3 times worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 10% fail on Coil spring (3 times worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 8.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 5.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.8% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.77% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 6.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 3.6% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage (3 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.26% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.8% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.3% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.77% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.77% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.26% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.26% fail on Side repeaters
    • 2.3% fail on Hazard warning (3 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 2.3% fail on Switch (3 times worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 2.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.3% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.0% fail on Horn
      • 0.26% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.51% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.26% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.26% fail on Switch
    • 0.51% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.26% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.26% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.26% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 16% fail on Brakes
    • 10% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 6.2% fail on Rbt
          • 4.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (58% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (57% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.51% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (5 times worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.26% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.26% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.51% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.8% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.51% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.51% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.26% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.26% fail on Cable
    • 1.5% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.3% fail on Hand lever (5 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.26% fail on Pedal
    • 1.5% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.5% fail on Lever
    • 0.51% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.51% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.26% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.26% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.26% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.26% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.26% fail on Other braking system component
  • 16% fail on Steering (140% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 8.2% fail on Steering gear (6 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 8.2% fail on Steering rack (6 times worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 6.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 5.9% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.1% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Operation (3 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.77% fail on Other components
      • 0.51% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.51% fail on Steering play
      • 0.51% fail on Steering rack
  • 12% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (160% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 11% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 1.0% fail on Airbags (14 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Drivers airbag (15 times worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.51% fail on Seat belts (82% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.26% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.26% fail on Condition
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 8.7% fail on Transmission (94% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 8.5% fail on Drive shafts (130% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 8.5% fail on Joints (130% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.26% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.26% fail on Joints
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.77% fail on Doors
      • 0.77% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.77% fail on Door condition
    • 0.26% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.26% fail on Tank
    • 0.26% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.26% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.26% fail on Carrier
    • 0.26% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.26% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 11% fail on Tyres (77% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 6.9% fail on Tread depth (96% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 3.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.51% fail on Size/type
  • 9.5% fail on Visibility
    • 5.4% fail on Wipers
    • 3.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.51% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.51% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.51% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.9% fail on Compression ignition
        • 2.6% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.77% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.26% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.26% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.51% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.51% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.26% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.26% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.77% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.77% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.77% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.77% fail on Condition (12 times worse than other 2005 vans)