Nissan Kubistar
From 1,778 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc and a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 143 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 143 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 86 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 84 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 80 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 76 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 72 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 60 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 59 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 56 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 52 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 43.5% of Kubistar failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 10.9% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £106.
Nissan Kubistar on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 147 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 2 newly registered, a net loss of 145. At this rate, roughly 8.1 years until none remain. Now at 29.1% of its peak (3,995 in 2009 Q2).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 717 | 444 | +1 | -31 | -30 |
| 2025 Q2 | 754 | 437 | +0 | -38 | -38 |
| 2025 Q1 | 794 | 435 | +0 | -47 | -47 |
| 2024 Q4 | 851 | 425 | +1 | -31 | -30 |
| 2024 Q3 | 875 | 431 | +0 | -59 | -59 |
| 2024 Q2 | 930 | 435 | +0 | -46 | -46 |
| 2024 Q1 | 969 | 442 | +0 | -49 | -49 |
| 2023 Q4 | 1,026 | 434 | +0 | -45 | -45 |
3 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kubistar Se Dci 75 | Diesel | 261 | 44% |
| Kubistar 70 Se Dci | Diesel | 247 | 41% |
| Kubistar Se Dci 70 | Diesel | 92 | 15% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 67.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
| 2007 | 64.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2006 | 61.5% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2005 | 63.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
1 earlier years
| 2004 | 65.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
Typical mileage
Half of all Kubistars tested had between 91,177 and 135,325 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 113,000 median miles, the Kubistar has 0.032 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Nissan models
| Nissan Qashqai | 76.1% |
| Nissan Juke | 75.3% |
| Nissan Micra | 71.2% |
| Nissan Note | 70.9% |
| Nissan Navara | 77% |
Common questions
What is the Nissan Kubistar MOT pass rate?
The Nissan Kubistar has a 63.6% MOT pass rate based on 1,778 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Nissan Kubistar?
The most common MOT failure on the Nissan Kubistar is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 143 failures. Other common issues include steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
How many Nissan Kubistars are on UK roads?
There are 717 Nissan Kubistars currently licensed on UK roads, with 444 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Nissan Kubistar at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Nissan Kubistar is 113,000 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 91,177 and 135,325 miles.
Buying a used Kubistar?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 63.6% pass rate and an average repair bill of £106 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.