2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Nissan Cube MOT pass rate and common faults

191 MOT tests in 2024. 74.9% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

132Well above average
Passed first time74.9%
Failed or needed repairs25.1%
Typical mileage at test74,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 191 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working3.1%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  3. Position lamp: not working2.6%
  4. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light2.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    6 marked dangerous
  6. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed2.1%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high2.1%
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.1%
  9. Service brake imbalance: across an axle2.1%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics20.9%
  2. Suspension12.6%
  3. Brakes11.0%
  4. Body & chassis8.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks5.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  7. Tyres3.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rear fog lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Nissan Cube?

In 2024, 74.9% of 2007 Nissan Cube cars passed their MOT first time, across 191 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Nissan Cube?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Nissan Cube reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 132, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).