2006 Nissan Kubistar 1.5L Diesel · SM56 DSO
2006 Nissan Kubistar (1.5L, diesel). First registered 23 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 175,695 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN KUBISTAR
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,695 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM56 DSO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 175,695 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM56 DSO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Nissan Kubistar (SM56 DSO) between March 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
SM56 DSO Mileage History
- 27/03/2023169,035 mi
- 18/04/2023169,040 mi+5 mi
- 19/08/2024173,016 mi+3,976 mi
- 05/09/2024173,020 mi+4 mi
- 15/10/2025175,695 mi+2,675 mi
Average of roughly 2,606 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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