Nissan Kubistar MOT Results

Registered in 2006
49.8% pass rate
from 223 tests in 2021
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 2006 vans and highlighted areas where the Nissan Kubistar is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Suspension
    • 9.4% fail on Springs (140% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 9.4% fail on Coil springs (3 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 9.4% fail on Coil spring (3 times worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 8.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 4.0% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 3.1% fail on Linkage (7 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.90% fail on Anti-roll bar (11 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.45% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 6.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.90% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 2.7% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 2.7% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.90% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.90% fail on Pins and bushes (10 times worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.45% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.45% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.45% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.45% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 4.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.45% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.8% fail on Hazard warning
      • 1.8% fail on Switch
    • 1.8% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.90% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.90% fail on Horn
    • 1.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.3% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.45% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.45% fail on Position lamp
  • 19% fail on Brakes
    • 11% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 6.7% fail on Rbt
          • 5.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.45% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.90% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 0.90% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.45% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.90% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.7% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.8% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.8% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.45% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.45% fail on Relay lever
    • 3.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 1.8% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.8% fail on Lever
    • 1.3% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.90% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.45% fail on Pedal
  • 14% fail on Steering (130% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 8.5% fail on Steering linkage components (86% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 8.1% fail on Track rod end (91% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.45% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.45% fail on Drag link end
    • 5.8% fail on Steering gear (4 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 5.8% fail on Steering rack (5 times worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.45% fail on Power steering
      • 0.45% fail on Other components
  • 13% fail on Visibility
    • 8.5% fail on Wipers
    • 5.4% fail on Washers
  • 8.1% fail on Tyres
    • 5.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
  • 4.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (61% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 4.0% fail on Transmission
      • 4.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 4.0% fail on Joints
    • 0.45% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.45% fail on Doors
      • 0.45% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.45% fail on Door condition
  • 4.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (160% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.45% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.45% fail on Condition
    • 0.45% fail on Airbags
      • 0.45% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 3.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.2% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.8% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.45% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.90% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.90% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.45% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.45% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.45% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.45% fail on Attachment