2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Nissan Cube MOT pass rate and common faults

929 MOT tests in 2024. 59.9% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time59.9%
Failed or needed repairs40.1%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 929 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working9.6%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn8.5%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6%
    40 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.7%
  7. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.2%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    30 marked dangerous
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension23.1%
  2. Lights & electrics21.9%
  3. Brakes16.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.6%
  5. Tyres6.1%
  6. Body & chassis5.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.4%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position 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 2010 Nissan Cube?

In 2024, 59.9% of 2010 Nissan Cube cars passed their MOT first time, across 929 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Nissan Cube?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2010 Nissan Cube reliable at MOT time?

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