Nissan Kubistar
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 7 model years from 1,872 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
69%
Total Tests
1,872
Highest Pass Rate
2008 (73%)
Years Covered
7
About the Nissan Kubistar
The Nissan Kubistar was MOT tested 1,872 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 7 model years (2003 to 2009), with an average pass rate of 69%. That's 13 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2008 model has the highest pass rate at 73% from 343 tests. The 2003 model has the lowest at 68%. With just a 5 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
The Nissan Kubistar has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2003) averages 111,968 miles, while the newest (2009) averages 121,763 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Nissan brand average of 81%, the Kubistar is 12 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Nissan models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Nissan Kubistar by Year
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Questions about the Nissan Kubistar
Is the Nissan Kubistar reliable?
Across its 7 model years in our data (2003 to 2009), the Nissan Kubistar averages a 69% MOT pass rate, from 1,872 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 13 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2008 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 73%.
Which year Nissan Kubistar has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2008 Nissan Kubistar has the highest MOT pass rate at 73%, while the 2003 model has the lowest at 68%, a 5 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Nissan Kubistars more reliable?
The Nissan Kubistar has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
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