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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Nissan Cube. Check any Cube by registration number below.

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77.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-3.9%

vs Nissan Avg

21

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Nissan Cube — MOT Reliability Overview

The Nissan Cube has an average MOT pass rate of 77.3%, which is 3.9 percentage points below the Nissan brand average of 81.2%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Cube on the road.

The most common reasons a Nissan Cube fails its MOT are 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, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. If you are preparing your Cube for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Nissan Cube, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Nissan Cube performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 136 vehicles

77.2%Good
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

4.9%

Retest Rate

12.3%

Mileage at 3yr

120k mi

2020

Based on 211 vehicles

73.5%Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

7.0%

Retest Rate

22.5%

Mileage at 3yr

130k mi

Mileage at 5yr

154k mi

2019

Based on 296 vehicles

76.7%Good
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

5.5%

Retest Rate

22.4%

Mileage at 3yr

127k mi

Mileage at 5yr

143k mi

2018

Based on 192 vehicles

79.2%Good
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

21.8%

Mileage at 5yr

151k mi

2017

Based on 207 vehicles

68.6%Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

5.0%

Retest Rate

31.1%

Mileage at 5yr

164k mi

2016

Based on 230 vehicles

73.9%Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

6.1%

Retest Rate

20.5%

2015

Based on 203 vehicles

72.9%Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

3.5%

Retest Rate

16.5%

Mileage at 10yr

207k mi

2014

Based on 147 vehicles

69.4%Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

24.7%

Mileage at 10yr

142k mi

2013

Based on 380 vehicles

92.4%Excellent
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

0.9%

Retest Rate

6.4%

Mileage at 10yr

128k mi

2012

Based on 354 vehicles

91.8%Excellent
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

13.6%

2011

Based on 472 vehicles

80.7%Good
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

18.9%

2010

Based on 2,426 vehicles

69.7%Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

6.2%

Retest Rate

27.1%

2009

Based on 547 vehicles

80.4%Good
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

3.5%

Retest Rate

14.2%

2008

Based on 644 vehicles

81.2%Good
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

16.3%

2007

Based on 576 vehicles

79.5%Good
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

20.7%

2006

Based on 228 vehicles

76.3%Good
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

23.6%

2005

Based on 225 vehicles

80.9%Good
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

14.4%

2004

Based on 217 vehicles

80.2%Good
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

1.4%

Retest Rate

17.7%

2003

Based on 150 vehicles

80.0%Good
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

1.9%

Retest Rate

20.4%

2002

Based on 32 vehicles

59.4%Below Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

45.5%

0

Based on 3,454 vehicles

79.0%Good
Nissan average: 81.2%
Mileage at 5yr

88k mi

Top MOT Failures — Nissan Cube

The most common reasons a Nissan Cube fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

3.4%
2

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

3.1%
3

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

3.1%
4

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

2.2%
5

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

2.2%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front

6.6%

Front Nearside

4.4%

Nearside

2.2%

Nissan Cube — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Nissan Cube MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Nissan Cube?
The average MOT pass rate for the Nissan Cube is 77.3% compared to the Nissan average of 81.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Nissan Cube?
The most common MOT failures on the Nissan Cube are: A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (3.4%), A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (3.1%), The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (3.1%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Nissan Cube reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 77.3%, the Nissan Cube is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Nissan Cube?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Nissan Cube?
Typical mileage for the Nissan Cube: 120,455 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Cube to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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