2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Nissan Cube MOT pass rate and common faults

115 MOT tests in 2024. 86.1% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

134Well above average
Passed first time86.1%
Failed or needed repairs13.9%
Typical mileage at test54,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 115 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: missing3.5%
  2. Position lamp: not working2.6%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.7%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    3 marked dangerous
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases0.9%
  6. Service brake performance: has no recorded effort at a wheel0.9%
    1 marked dangerous
  7. Wheel bearings: rough when rotated0.9%
  8. Registration plates: incorrect0.9%
  9. Rear fog lamp: not working0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics10.4%
  2. Suspension3.5%
  3. Tyres2.6%
  4. Brakes2.6%
  5. Body & chassis0.9%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
  5. Headlamp: has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced2.6%

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: missing. 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 2012 Nissan Cube?

In 2024, 86.1% of 2012 Nissan Cube cars passed their MOT first time, across 115 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Nissan Cube?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: missing; position lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Nissan Cube reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 134, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).