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Nissan Cube MOT pass rate and common problems

72.2% of Nissan Cubes passed the 2024 MOT (based on 2,809 first tests): 66.6% at the first attempt and 5.6% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 3 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 7% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 92.9 (95% CI 88.1–97.8; 100 = normal).

Nissan Cube at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate72.2%incl. 5.6% fixed at the test centre20242809
Passed at the first attempt66.6%all first tests20242809
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 88.1–97.8)92.9index100 = normal for its age · rank 382 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)20242809
Biggest excess: Visibility11.0per 1009.3 same-age2019–202415125
Dangerous defects10.0per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202415125
Advisory items123.8per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202415125

The age norm is 100. The middle of these 761 models has an index of 92.8, so a model can fail less often than the norm and still sit in the worse half. Rank 1 fails least.

strip · Nissan Cube · MOT Risk Index · 92.9 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Nissan Cube. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 382 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 335 and 427 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Nissan Cube index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank382of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age20242809
Best rank within its 95% interval335rankother models held where they are20242809
Worst rank within its 95% interval427rankother models held where they are20242809

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 77.9 to 92.9 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Nissan Cube MOT, and how often?

Nissan Cube MOTs fail most often on ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 26.6 per 100 tests, against 25.0 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 15,125).

bar · Nissan Cube · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 26.6 vs 25.0 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Cube: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment26.6per 10025.02019–20244020
Suspension21per 10021.92019–20243181
Brakes13per 10015.52019–20241965
Visibility11per 1009.32019–20241662
Body, chassis, structure7.1per 1007.92019–20241076
Tyres6.3per 1009.92019–2024951

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 15,125 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Nissan Cube's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Nissan Cube advisories turn into fails more often than on the median model: suspension advisories became a fail at the next MOT 23.8% of the time.

funnel · Nissan Cube · Suspension · 23.8 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on suspension: 23.8 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Cube: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension23.8% next failmedian model2019–20242209
Body, chassis, structure14.0% next failmedian model2019–2024551
Brakes13.1% next failmedian model2019–20242395
Tyres7.4% next failmedian model2019–20242341
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–2024731

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,809 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Nissan Cube got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Nissan Cube MOTs flag tyres most: 34.4 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 15,125).

bar · Nissan Cube · Tyres · 34.4 vs 39.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Cube: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres34.4per 10039.72019–20245200
Suspension33.4per 10026.22019–20245050
Brakes33.1per 10034.72019–20245005
Non-component advisories7.1per 1007.82019–20241070
Body, chassis, structure6per 1004.62019–2024911
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment3.7per 1002.82019–2024559

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 15,125 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Nissan Cube?

For Nissan Cubes aged 9 to 11 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 10.6% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 1,403).

bar · Nissan Cube · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 286 cars) · 10.1 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Cube: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 286 cars)10.1% next fail2019–2024286
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 286 cars)7.7% next fail2019–2024286
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 286 cars)7.0% next fail2019–2024286
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 286 cars)5.9% next fail2019–2024286
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 286 cars)3.5% next fail2019–2024286
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 286 cars)2.5% next fail2019–2024286
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 286 cars)2.5% next fail2019–2024286
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 133 cars)21.1% next fail2019–2024133
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, under 3 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 133 cars)12.0% next fail2019–2024133
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 133 cars)9.8% next fail2019–2024133
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 133 cars)6.8% next fail2019–2024133
Brakes, under 3 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 133 cars)5.3% next fail2019–2024133
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 133 cars)5.3% next fail2019–2024133
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 130 cars)14.6% next fail2019–2024130
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 130 cars)13.9% next fail2019–2024130
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 130 cars)13.1% next fail2019–2024130
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 130 cars)7.7% next fail2019–2024130
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 130 cars)6.2% next fail2019–2024130
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 130 cars)6.2% next fail2019–2024130
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 328 cars)16.2% next fail2019–2024328
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 328 cars)11.3% next fail2019–2024328
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 328 cars)5.5% next fail2019–2024328
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 328 cars)5.2% next fail2019–2024328
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 328 cars)5.2% next fail2019–2024328
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 328 cars)3.7% next fail2019–2024328
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 328 cars)3.0% next fail2019–2024328
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 328 cars)1.8% next fail2019–2024328
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 225 cars)23.1% next fail2019–2024225
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 225 cars)16.4% next fail2019–2024225
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 225 cars)11.6% next fail2019–2024225
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 225 cars)10.7% next fail2019–2024225
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 225 cars)7.1% next fail2019–2024225
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 225 cars)5.3% next fail2019–2024225
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 225 cars)2.7% next fail2019–2024225
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 225 cars)2.2% next fail2019–2024225
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 243 cars)23.5% next fail2019–2024243
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 243 cars)18.1% next fail2019–2024243
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 243 cars)11.5% next fail2019–2024243
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 243 cars)10.7% next fail2019–2024243
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 243 cars)7.4% next fail2019–2024243
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 243 cars)6.2% next fail2019–2024243
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 243 cars)5.3% next fail2019–2024243
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 466 cars)14.8% next fail2019–2024466
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 466 cars)10.7% next fail2019–2024466
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 466 cars)7.3% next fail2019–2024466
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 466 cars)6.0% next fail2019–2024466
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 466 cars)3.6% next fail2019–2024466
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 466 cars)3.2% next fail2019–2024466
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 466 cars)2.4% next fail2019–2024466
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 319 cars)19.4% next fail2019–2024319
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 319 cars)16.6% next fail2019–2024319
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 319 cars)14.4% next fail2019–2024319
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 319 cars)10.7% next fail2019–2024319
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 319 cars)7.2% next fail2019–2024319
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 319 cars)5.3% next fail2019–2024319
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 319 cars)4.7% next fail2019–2024319
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 319 cars)1.9% next fail2019–2024319
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 442 cars)18.8% next fail2019–2024442
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 442 cars)18.3% next fail2019–2024442
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 442 cars)12.0% next fail2019–2024442
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 442 cars)10.2% next fail2019–2024442
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 442 cars)5.9% next fail2019–2024442
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 442 cars)5.9% next fail2019–2024442
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 442 cars)5.2% next fail2019–2024442
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 442 cars)1.6% next fail2019–2024442
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass10.6% next fail2019–20241403
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass10.1% next fail2019–20241403
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass5.9% next fail2019–20241403
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass4.3% next fail2019–20241403
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass3.4% next fail2019–20241403
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass2.6% next fail2019–20241403
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.4% next fail2019–20241403
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–20241403
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20241403
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory17.2% next fail2019–2024995
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory13.9% next fail2019–2024995
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory12.4% next fail2019–2024995
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory8.0% next fail2019–2024995
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory6.0% next fail2019–2024995
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory5.8% next fail2019–2024995
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory1.8% next fail2019–2024995
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.9% next fail2019–2024995
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail19.1% next fail2019–20241175
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail18.7% next fail2019–20241175
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail14.5% next fail2019–20241175
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail11.9% next fail2019–20241175
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail6.2% next fail2019–20241175
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail5.2% next fail2019–20241175
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail3.7% next fail2019–20241175
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–20241175
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–20241175
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–20241175
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass11.6% next fail2019–20241394
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass11.1% next fail2019–20241394
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass5.1% next fail2019–20241394
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass5.0% next fail2019–20241394
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass4.2% next fail2019–20241394
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass2.0% next fail2019–20241394
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass1.9% next fail2019–20241394
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20241394
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20241394
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory18.8% next fail2019–2024851
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory17.4% next fail2019–2024851
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory11.5% next fail2019–2024851
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory9.0% next fail2019–2024851
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory6.3% next fail2019–2024851
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory6.2% next fail2019–2024851
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory4.2% next fail2019–2024851
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory2% next fail2019–2024851
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail22.6% next fail2019–20241049
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail18.7% next fail2019–20241049
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail14.2% next fail2019–20241049
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail12.7% next fail2019–20241049
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail9.9% next fail2019–20241049
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail6.2% next fail2019–20241049
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail5.2% next fail2019–20241049
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail2.1% next fail2019–20241049
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20241049
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20241049
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass13.3% next fail2019–2024958
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass11.3% next fail2019–2024958
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass7.0% next fail2019–2024958
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass5.9% next fail2019–2024958
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass5.4% next fail2019–2024958
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass3.8% next fail2019–2024958
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass2.9% next fail2019–2024958
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–2024958
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory18.6% next fail2019–2024548
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory17.5% next fail2019–2024548
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory11.3% next fail2019–2024548
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory10.6% next fail2019–2024548
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory9.5% next fail2019–2024548
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory7.1% next fail2019–2024548
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory6.0% next fail2019–2024548
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory1.8% next fail2019–2024548
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.9% next fail2019–2024548
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail28.2% next fail2019–2024712
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail17.8% next fail2019–2024712
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail12.2% next fail2019–2024712
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail11.2% next fail2019–2024712
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail9.4% next fail2019–2024712
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail9.1% next fail2019–2024712
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail5.3% next fail2019–2024712
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail3.5% next fail2019–2024712
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.8% next fail2019–2024712
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–2024712

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,809 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Nissan Cube get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Nissan Cube gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 10.0 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 62.0 major and 20.4 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Nissan Cube · Dangerous defects · 10.0 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 10 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Cube: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects10.0per 10011.22019–202415125

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 15,125 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Nissan Cube still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Nissan Cube go from 28.6% at age 3 (rough estimate: 49 tests, 95% interval 17.8–42.4%) to 30.9% at age 19 (rough estimate: 68 tests, 95% interval 21.2–42.6%), against 43.5% for all cars aged 19 (rough estimate: 68 tests, 95% interval 21.2–42.6%) (2024, n = 2,809).

line · Nissan Cube · Age 3 (rough estimate: 49 tests, 95% interval 17.8–42.4%) · 28.6 vs 12.4 · 2024
Age 3 (rough estim: 28.6. Age 19 (rough esti: 30.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Cube: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (rough estimate: 49 tests, 95% interval 17.8–42.4%)28.6% failed first time12.4202449
Age 4 (rough estimate: 81 tests, 95% interval 18.7–37.7%)27.2% failed first time13.1202481
Age 5 (rough estimate: 97 tests, 95% interval 32.9–52.2%)42.3% failed first time15.1202497
Age 6 (rough estimate: 74 tests, 95% interval 26.4–47.9%)36.5% failed first time17.5202474
Age 7 (rough estimate: 71 tests, 95% interval 30.2–52.5%)40.8% failed first time20.2202471
Age 8 (rough estimate: 87 tests, 95% interval 28.4–48.4%)37.9% failed first time23.3202487
Age 9 (rough estimate: 66 tests, 95% interval 21.9–43.8%)31.8% failed first time26.5202466
Age 10 (rough estimate: 46 tests, 95% interval 38.1–65.9%)52.2% failed first time30.1202446
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 11 (rough estimate: 84 tests, 95% interval 12.1–28.7%)19.1% failed first time33.2202484
Age 12 (rough estimate: 115 tests, 95% interval 8.8–21.4%)13.9% failed first time35.72024115
Age 13 (rough estimate: 159 tests, 95% interval 24.2–38.4%)30.8% failed first time38.22024159
Age 1440.1% failed first time40.42024935
Age 15 (rough estimate: 169 tests, 95% interval 21.1–34.4%)27.2% failed first time41.62024169
Age 16 (rough estimate: 206 tests, 95% interval 22.5–34.6%)28.2% failed first time43.12024206
Age 17 (rough estimate: 183 tests, 95% interval 17.9–30.1%)23.5% failed first time43.12024183
Age 18 (rough estimate: 84 tests, 95% interval 22.1–41.5%)30.9% failed first time43.9202484
Age 19 (rough estimate: 68 tests, 95% interval 21.2–42.6%)30.9% failed first time43.5202468

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,809 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Nissan Cube compare with cars of its own age and size?

At 7 of 17 ages shown, Nissan Cubes fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 19, where they fail less often: 28.9% against 47.7% (2024, n = 208).

line · Nissan Cube · Age 3 · 27.4 vs 11.3 · 2024
Age 3: 27.4. Age 19: 28.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Cube: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 327.4% fail11.32024329
Age 428.3% fail14.22024368
Age 532.4% fail17.42024374
Age 636.6% fail20.82024361
Age 734.3% fail24.32024327
Age 839.3% fail28.12024328
Age 935.3% fail32.020241149
Age 1034.5% fail35.620241138
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1130.3% fail38.720241464
Age 1231.5% fail41.320241586
Age 1333.2% fail43.320241689
Age 1434.6% fail45.020241784
Age 1528.6% fail46.320241148
Age 1631.3% fail47.420241056
Age 1732.6% fail47.82024712
Age 1831.3% fail482024342
Age 1928.9% fail47.72024208

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,809 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Nissan Cube years should I avoid?

Nissan Cube build years range from index 30.8 to 100.2 against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 2,809).

bar · Nissan Cube · Build year 2006 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 265 tests, 95% interval 41.7–69.9) · 55.8 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Cube: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2006 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 265 tests, 95% interval 41.7–69.9)55.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024265
Build year 2007 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 373 tests, 95% interval 64.0–92.7)78.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024373
Build year 2008 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 650 tests, 95% interval 60.5–81.5)71index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024650
Build year 2009 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 591 tests, 95% interval 65.8–89.0)77.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024591
Build year 2010100.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–20245536
Build year 2011 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 612 tests, 95% interval 73.6–98.4)86index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024612
Build year 2012 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 253 tests, 95% interval 19.2–42.4)30.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024253

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,809 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Nissan Cube MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Nissan Cube MOT: about £100 (up to about £190 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 2,809).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Nissan Cube · Expected repair bill · 100.2 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Cube: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill100.2GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue2809
Estimated range lower100.2GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue2809
Estimated range upper190.4GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue2809
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)37.8GBP expected contribution180price catalogue2809
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)37.2GBP expected contribution140price catalogue2809
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)19.5GBP expected contribution150price catalogue2809
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)5.7GBP expected contribution90price catalogue2809

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 2,809 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Nissan Cube more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 2 fail less often for their age than the Nissan Cube and 6 as often or more. The Nissan Cube has an MOT Risk Index of 92.9, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 2,809).

bar · Nissan Cube · Nissan Cube (this model) · 92.9 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Cube: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Nissan Cube (this model)92.9index100 = normal20242809
Daihatsu Terios94.7index92.920244027
Toyota Starlet97.5index92.920243215
Citroen C5 Aircross97.5index92.920243311
Abarth 50094.5index92.920245446
Daihatsu Sirion92.4index92.920246147
Volkswagen Lupo98.6index92.920245995
Infiniti Q3083.5index92.920244866
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suzuki Carry106.1index92.920243835

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,809 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Nissan Cube normally do?

At age 14, the median Nissan Cube had covered 82,317 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 62,935 to 105,704 miles (2024, n = 935).

line · Nissan Cube · Age 3 median (rough estimate) · 70191 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 median (roug: 70191. Age 19 median (rou: 91926. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Cube: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 median (rough estimate)70191miles202449
Age 4 median (rough estimate)88131miles202481
Age 4 P25 (rough estimate)68743miles202481
Age 4 P75 (rough estimate)110322miles202481
Age 5 median (rough estimate)84711miles202497
Age 5 P25 (rough estimate)68832miles202497
Age 5 P75 (rough estimate)116692miles202497
Age 6 median (rough estimate)92590miles202474
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 7 median (rough estimate)101792miles202471
Age 8 median (rough estimate)107166miles202487
Age 8 P25 (rough estimate)89909miles202487
Age 8 P75 (rough estimate)134716miles202487
Age 9 median (rough estimate)110267miles202466
Age 10 median (rough estimate)100514miles202446
Age 11 median (rough estimate)58949miles202484
Age 11 P25 (rough estimate)44308miles202484
Age 11 P75 (rough estimate)93392miles202484
Age 12 median (rough estimate)54018miles2024115
Age 12 P25 (rough estimate)36214miles2024115
Age 12 P75 (rough estimate)67023miles2024115
Age 13 median (rough estimate)73216miles2024159
Age 13 P25 (rough estimate)53412miles2024159
Age 13 P75 (rough estimate)93205miles2024159
Age 14 median82317miles2024935
Age 14 P2562935miles2024935
Age 14 P75105704miles2024935
Age 15 median (rough estimate)72091miles2024169
Age 15 P25 (rough estimate)50052miles2024169
Age 15 P75 (rough estimate)102726miles2024169
Age 16 median (rough estimate)72899miles2024206
Age 16 P25 (rough estimate)55199miles2024206
Age 16 P75 (rough estimate)108648miles2024206
Age 17 median (rough estimate)71826miles2024183
Age 17 P25 (rough estimate)51179miles2024183
Age 17 P75 (rough estimate)103907miles2024183
Age 18 median (rough estimate)78786miles202484
Age 18 P25 (rough estimate)56330miles202484
Age 18 P75 (rough estimate)101030miles202484
Age 19 median (rough estimate)91926miles202468

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,809 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Nissan Cube MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 10–14, 14.1% of Nissan Cubes with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 46.8% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 205). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Nissan Cube · Age 3–5, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 67 tests, 95% interval 24.1–46.3%) · 34.3 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Cube: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3–5, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 67 tests, 95% interval 24.1–46.3%)34.3% failed first time202467
Age 3–5, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 79 tests, 95% interval 14.9–33.2%)22.8% failed first time202479
Age 3–5, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 55 tests, 95% interval 26.5–51.4%)38.2% failed first time202455
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 78 tests, 95% interval 26.1–47%)35.9% failed first time202478
Age 6–9, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 99 tests, 95% interval 23.9–42%)32.3% failed first time202499
Age 6–9, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 64 tests, 95% interval 35.2–58.9%)46.9% failed first time202464
Age 10–14, <40k miles (rough estimate: 128 tests, 95% interval 9.1–21.1%)14.1% failed first time2024128
Age 10–14, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 424 tests, 95% interval 22.7–31.1%)26.7% failed first time2024424
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 10–14, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 420 tests, 95% interval 36.6–46%)41.2% failed first time2024420
Age 10–14, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 287 tests, 95% interval 42.4–53.9%)48.1% failed first time2024287
Age 10–14, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 77 tests, 95% interval 36–57.8%)46.8% failed first time202477
Age 15+, <40k miles (rough estimate: 80 tests, 95% interval 6–20%)11.2% failed first time202480
Age 15+, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 262 tests, 95% interval 17.9–28%)22.5% failed first time2024262
Age 15+, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 219 tests, 95% interval 23.2–35.1%)28.8% failed first time2024219
Age 15+, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 165 tests, 95% interval 32.3–47%)39.4% failed first time2024165
Age 15+, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 103 tests, 95% interval 30.9–49.5%)39.8% failed first time2024103

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,809 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Nissan Cube last?

33.5% of Nissan Cubes tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 8.9% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 5,069).

line · Nissan Cube · 100,000 miles · 33.5 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 33.5. 200,000 miles (rou: 2.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Cube: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles33.5% of tested cars20245069
150,000 miles8.9% of tested cars20241340
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 310 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.3%)2.0% of tested cars2024310

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,809 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Nissan Cube driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Nissan Cube index is 89.1, against 89.1 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 2,809).

slope · Nissan Cube · Age and mileage adjusted index · 89.1 vs 89.1 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 89.1 vs 89.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Cube: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index89.1index89.12019–20242809

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,809 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Nissan Cube fuel fails its MOT less?

All Nissan Cubes tested were petrol: 33.4% failed first time (2024, n = 2,807).

bar · Nissan Cube · Petrol · 33.4 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Cube: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol33.4% fail first timeother fuels20242807

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,809 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Nissan Cube engine is best?

For its age, the best Nissan Cube engine is the petrol 1.2–1.5 litre at index 86.0, and the worst the petrol 1.5–1.8 litre at 110.6, where 100 = the model's own average (2024, n = 2,809).

bar · Nissan Cube · Petrol 1.2–1.5 litre · 86 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Cube: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol 1.2–1.5 litre86index vs model norm100 = model average20246474
Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre110.6index vs model norm100 = model average20248317

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,809 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Nissan Cube fail its MOT most?

Nissan Cube fails first-time MOTs most in Guildford (GU): 51.4% against 32.2% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 148).

bar · Nissan Cube · Guildford (GU) (rough estimate: 148 tests, 95% interval 43.4–59.3%) · 51.4 vs 33.4 · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Cube: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Guildford (GU) (rough estimate: 148 tests, 95% interval 43.4–59.3%)51.4% fail first time33.42024148
Tonbridge (TN) (rough estimate: 216 tests, 95% interval 41.1–54.3%)47.7% fail first time33.42024216
Brighton (BN) (rough estimate: 366 tests, 95% interval 42.5–52.7%)47.5% fail first time33.42024366
Romford (RM) (rough estimate: 190 tests, 95% interval 6.1–14.5%)9.5% fail first time33.42024190
Southend-on-Sea (SS) (rough estimate: 466 tests, 95% interval 12.3–18.8%)15.2% fail first time33.42024466
London N (N) (rough estimate: 406 tests, 95% interval 15.0–22.5%)18.5% fail first time33.42024406
Bath (BA) (rough estimate: 197 tests, 95% interval 37.4–51.1%)44.2% fail first time33.42024197
Truro (TR) (rough estimate: 142 tests, 95% interval 35.8–51.9%)43.7% fail first time33.42024142
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Plymouth (PL) (rough estimate: 150 tests, 95% interval 35.0–50.7%)42.7% fail first time33.42024150
Exeter (EX) (rough estimate: 208 tests, 95% interval 35.3–48.6%)41.8% fail first time33.42024208
Cardiff (CF) (rough estimate: 230 tests, 95% interval 34.7–47.3%)40.9% fail first time33.42024230
Manchester (M) (rough estimate: 163 tests, 95% interval 33.3–48.2%)40.5% fail first time33.42024163
Nottingham (NG) (rough estimate: 245 tests, 95% interval 34.5–46.7%)40.4% fail first time33.42024245
Newcastle (NE) (rough estimate: 317 tests, 95% interval 33.3–44.0%)38.5% fail first time33.42024317
Bournemouth (BH) (rough estimate: 250 tests, 95% interval 32.2–44.2%)38% fail first time33.42024250
Portsmouth (PO) (rough estimate: 250 tests, 95% interval 32.2–44.2%)38% fail first time33.42024250
Northampton (NN) (rough estimate: 110 tests, 95% interval 28.8–46.6%)37.3% fail first time33.42024110
London NW (NW) (rough estimate: 173 tests, 95% interval 30.2–44.4%)37.0% fail first time33.42024173
Medway (ME) (rough estimate: 173 tests, 95% interval 29.6–43.8%)36.4% fail first time33.42024173
Peterborough (PE) (rough estimate: 207 tests, 95% interval 30.0–43.0%)36.2% fail first time33.42024207
Sheffield (S) (rough estimate: 299 tests, 95% interval 30.9–41.7%)36.1% fail first time33.42024299
Reading (RG) (rough estimate: 172 tests, 95% interval 29.3–43.5%)36.0% fail first time33.42024172
Milton Keynes (MK) (rough estimate: 151 tests, 95% interval 28.6–43.7%)35.8% fail first time33.42024151
York (YO) (rough estimate: 104 tests, 95% interval 27.0–45.1%)35.6% fail first time33.42024104
Cleveland (TS) (rough estimate: 124 tests, 95% interval 27.6–44.2%)35.5% fail first time33.42024124
Taunton (TA) (rough estimate: 105 tests, 95% interval 26.8–44.8%)35.2% fail first time33.42024105
Canterbury (CT) (rough estimate: 145 tests, 95% interval 27.9–43.2%)35.2% fail first time33.42024145
Coventry (CV) (rough estimate: 248 tests, 95% interval 29.4–41.2%)35.1% fail first time33.42024248
Ipswich (IP) (rough estimate: 174 tests, 95% interval 28.4–42.4%)35.1% fail first time33.42024174
Llandudno (LL) (rough estimate: 101 tests, 95% interval 26.1–44.3%)34.6% fail first time33.42024101
Bristol (BS)34.6% fail first time33.42024758
Gloucester (GL) (rough estimate: 162 tests, 95% interval 26.5–40.9%)33.3% fail first time33.42024162
Walsall (WS) (rough estimate: 116 tests, 95% interval 24.9–41.7%)32.8% fail first time33.42024116
Norwich (NR) (rough estimate: 193 tests, 95% interval 25.9–39.0%)32.1% fail first time33.42024193
Leeds (LS) (rough estimate: 138 tests, 95% interval 24.0–39.3%)31.2% fail first time33.42024138
Oxford (OX) (rough estimate: 132 tests, 95% interval 23.8–39.4%)31.1% fail first time33.42024132
London SE (SE) (rough estimate: 333 tests, 95% interval 26.2–36.1%)30.9% fail first time33.42024333
Warrington (WA) (rough estimate: 111 tests, 95% interval 22.8–39.7%)30.6% fail first time33.42024111
Redhill (RH) (rough estimate: 192 tests, 95% interval 24.2–37.0%)30.2% fail first time33.42024192
Twickenham (TW) (rough estimate: 149 tests, 95% interval 22.8–37.3%)29.5% fail first time33.42024149
Hemel Hempstead (HP) (rough estimate: 119 tests, 95% interval 22.0–38.1%)29.4% fail first time33.42024119
Glasgow (G) (rough estimate: 179 tests, 95% interval 22.9–36.1%)29.1% fail first time33.42024179
Dartford (DA) (rough estimate: 112 tests, 95% interval 21.0–37.5%)28.6% fail first time33.42024112
Swindon (SN) (rough estimate: 144 tests, 95% interval 21.7–36.3%)28.5% fail first time33.42024144
Edinburgh (EH) (rough estimate: 132 tests, 95% interval 20.4–35.4%)27.3% fail first time33.42024132
Chelmsford (CM) (rough estimate: 163 tests, 95% interval 20.8–34.3%)27.0% fail first time33.42024163
Birmingham (B) (rough estimate: 402 tests, 95% interval 22.8–31.4%)26.9% fail first time33.42024402
Derby (DE) (rough estimate: 204 tests, 95% interval 20.9–32.9%)26.5% fail first time33.42024204
Kingston upon Thames (KT) (rough estimate: 195 tests, 95% interval 20.0–32.2%)25.6% fail first time33.42024195
Southampton (SO) (rough estimate: 174 tests, 95% interval 19.4–32.2%)25.3% fail first time33.42024174
London E (E) (rough estimate: 281 tests, 95% interval 20.5–30.7%)25.3% fail first time33.42024281
Doncaster (DN) (rough estimate: 111 tests, 95% interval 18.1–34.0%)25.2% fail first time33.42024111
Stevenage (SG) (rough estimate: 140 tests, 95% interval 17.3–31.2%)23.6% fail first time33.42024140
Swansea (SA) (rough estimate: 241 tests, 95% interval 17.2–27.6%)22.0% fail first time33.42024241
Leicester (LE) (rough estimate: 205 tests, 95% interval 16.4–27.6%)21.5% fail first time33.42024205
Croydon (CR) (rough estimate: 127 tests, 95% interval 14.4–28.3%)20.5% fail first time33.42024127
Enfield (EN) (rough estimate: 114 tests, 95% interval 13.8–28.5%)20.2% fail first time33.42024114
Bradford (BD) (rough estimate: 165 tests, 95% interval 14.6–26.8%)20% fail first time33.42024165
Newport (NP) (rough estimate: 153 tests, 95% interval 14.1–26.6%)19.6% fail first time33.42024153

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,809 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Nissan Cube rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Nissan Cube MOTs record corrosion failures at 1.8 times the national rate: 1.38% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 2,696).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Nissan Cube · Salt belt susceptibility · 1.8 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 1.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Cube: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility1.8ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers2696

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 2,809 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Nissan Cube ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 93.1% of Nissan Cubes tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Nissan Cube · Likely compliant · 93.1 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Cube: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant93.1% estimate20242809

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,809 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Nissan Cube?

Of failed Nissan Cube MOTs, 36.3% were retested the same day and a further 57.6% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 3,454).

bar · Nissan Cube · Same-day retest · 36.3 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Cube: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest36.3%failed initial tests2019–20243454
Retest within 10 days57.6%failed initial tests2019–20243454
Clean MOT streak34.7%observed chains2019–20242697
Repeat advisory31.5%observed chains2019–20242697
Decreasing odometer27.1% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–20243041

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,809 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Nissan Cube?

Nissan Cubes aged 9 to 14 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 22.1% of tests, against 41.5% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 2,541).

bullet · Nissan Cube · Low-use first-time failure · 22.1 vs 41.5 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 22.1 vs 41.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Cube: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure22.1%41.52019–20242541
Low-use gap-19.4percentage points8–12k miles2019–20242541

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,809 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Nissan Cube likely to last?

Nissan Cubes tend to last: at ten years old the typical one has about 9 more years of MOTs ahead, more than the median model. This is a forecast from the survival curve and may not come true.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Nissan Cube · Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 19) · 13.8 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Cube: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 19)13.8years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 8 (at least; observed only until age 19)12.3years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 10 (at least; observed only until age 19)9years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 12 (at least; observed only until age 19)7years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 15 (at least; observed only until age 19)4years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 2,809 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Nissan Cubes are still on the road?

In 2024, at least as many Nissan Cubes were tested at age 17 as at ages 4 to 6 (2024, n = 712).

line · Nissan Cube · Age 3 · 89.5 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3: 89.5. Age 19: 56.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Cube: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 389.5% of age 4–6 baseline2024329
Age 4 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024368
Age 5 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024374
Age 698.2% of age 4–6 baseline2024361
Age 788.9% of age 4–6 baseline2024327
Age 889.2% of age 4–6 baseline2024328
Age 9 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241149
Age 10 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241138
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 11 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241464
Age 12 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241586
Age 13 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241689
Age 14 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241784
Age 15 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241148
Age 16 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241056
Age 17 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024712
Age 1893% of age 4–6 baseline2024342
Age 1956.6% of age 4–6 baseline2024208

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,809 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Nissan Cube fails, does it fail again?

32.8% of Nissan Cubes that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 29.5% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 1,080). The failure most likely to come back is tyres: 30.4% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Nissan Cube · Repeat after fail · 32.8 vs 29.5 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 32.8 vs 29.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Cube: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail32.8%29.52019–20241080

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,809 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Nissan Cube faults come together?

On Nissan Cubes, ‘body, chassis, structure’ and ‘noise, emissions and leaks’ failures turn up together 6.1 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 172).

Nissan Cube: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 172 tests, 95% interval 5.2–7.0)6.1liftexpected joint rate2024172
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 34 tests, 95% interval 3.6–7.3)5.2liftexpected joint rate202434
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 46 tests, 95% interval 3.1–5.6)4.2liftexpected joint rate202446
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 123 tests, 95% interval 3.4–4.8)4.0liftexpected joint rate2024123
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 24 tests, 95% interval 2.6–6.0)4liftexpected joint rate202424
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 60 tests, 95% interval 3.0–5.1)4.0liftexpected joint rate202460
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 30 tests, 95% interval 2.6–5.5)3.8liftexpected joint rate202430
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 39 tests, 95% interval 2.6–5.1)3.7liftexpected joint rate202439
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 137 tests, 95% interval 2.9–4.1)3.5liftexpected joint rate2024137
Steering + Suspension (rough estimate: 24 tests, 95% interval 2.2–5.0)3.4liftexpected joint rate202424
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 257 tests, 95% interval 2.9–3.7)3.2liftexpected joint rate2024257
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (rough estimate: 86 tests, 95% interval 2.6–4.0)3.2liftexpected joint rate202486
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 71 tests, 95% interval 2.5–4.0)3.2liftexpected joint rate202471
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 56 tests, 95% interval 2.4–4.2)3.2liftexpected joint rate202456
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 26 tests, 95% interval 2.0–4.5)3.1liftexpected joint rate202426
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.9liftexpected joint rate2024539
Brakes + Tyres (rough estimate: 149 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.4)2.9liftexpected joint rate2024149
Brakes + Suspension (rough estimate: 463 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.1)2.9liftexpected joint rate2024463
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension (rough estimate: 198 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.3)2.9liftexpected joint rate2024198
Tyres + Visibility (rough estimate: 161 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.2)2.7liftexpected joint rate2024161
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 25 tests, 95% interval 1.8–4.0)2.7liftexpected joint rate202425
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres (rough estimate: 281 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.1)2.7liftexpected joint rate2024281
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes (rough estimate: 179 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.1)2.7liftexpected joint rate2024179
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering (rough estimate: 21 tests, 95% interval 1.6–3.9)2.6liftexpected joint rate202421
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension2.6liftexpected joint rate2024829
Suspension + Tyres (rough estimate: 230 tests, 95% interval 2.2–2.9)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024230
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 335 tests, 95% interval 2.3–2.8)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024335
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension (rough estimate: 291 tests, 95% interval 2.2–2.8)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024291
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (rough estimate: 112 tests, 95% interval 2.0–3.0)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024112
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres (rough estimate: 90 tests, 95% interval 2.0–3.0)2.4liftexpected joint rate202490
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility2.4liftexpected joint rate2024515
Brakes + Visibility (rough estimate: 250 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.7)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024250
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility (rough estimate: 175 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.7)2.3liftexpected joint rate2024175
Suspension + Visibility (rough estimate: 406 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.4)2.2liftexpected joint rate2024406
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (seen together; too few for a multiplier)17tests with both202417
Road Wheels + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)17tests with both202417
Brakes + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)16tests with both202416
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Brakes + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Road Wheels + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Steering + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Road Wheels + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Body, chassis, structure + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245
Steering + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,809 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Nissan Cube cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Nissan Cubes tested at age 12, about 14 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 17, about 24 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).

Nissan Cube: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 12 (rough estimate: 115 tests, 95% interval 8.8–21.4%)13.9% fail first time2024115
Age 13 (rough estimate: 159 tests, 95% interval 24.2–38.4%)30.8% fail first time2024159
Age 14 (rough estimate: 935 tests, 95% interval 37.0–43.3%)40.1% fail first time2024935
Age 15 (rough estimate: 169 tests, 95% interval 21.1–34.4%)27.2% fail first time2024169
Age 16 (rough estimate: 206 tests, 95% interval 22.5–34.6%)28.2% fail first time2024206
Age 17 (rough estimate: 183 tests, 95% interval 17.9–30.1%)23.5% fail first time2024183

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,809 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the month of a Nissan Cube MOT matter?

Nissan Cubes fail first time most in March (34.9%, against 28.3% for all cars that month) and least in August (28.9%) (2024, n = 2,809).

line · Nissan Cube · January · 31.4 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 31.4. December: 32.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Cube: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January31.4% fail first time31.120241617
February32.1% fail first time30.020241219
March34.9% fail first time28.320241260
April33.5% fail first time29.82024903
May32.5% fail first time28.82024967
June31.4% fail first time28.120241148
July30.3% fail first time29.320241226
August28.9% fail first time29.220241202
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September31.8% fail first time28.220241354
October33.1% fail first time30.320241578
November33.6% fail first time30.620241474
December32.9% fail first time29.320241177

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,809 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

What have dealers been told about the Nissan Cube? (US market)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 2,809 initial Nissan Cube tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 2,809 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Does the Nissan Cube fail inspections in other countries too?

no match in the other-country inspection register. 2,809 initial Nissan Cube tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 2,809 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 2,809 initial Nissan Cube tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 2,809 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Nissan Cube MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/nissan-cube/

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Nissan Cube MOT: quick answers

What is the Nissan Cube first-time MOT pass rate?

66.6% of first attempts passed in 2024 (2,809 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 2,809 primary tests: 33.39% failed first time and 72.2% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 92.9 is shown separately.