2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Nissan Cube MOT pass rate and common faults

110 MOT tests in 2024. 60.0% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

71Well below average
Passed first time60.0%
Failed or needed repairs40.0%
Typical mileage at test85,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 110 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.5%
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working4.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.6%
    4 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6%
    8 marked dangerous
  5. Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating1.8%
  6. Rear fog lamp: missing1.8%
  7. Headlamp aim not tested: unable to be tested1.8%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.8%
  9. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light1.8%
  10. Headlamp: light source and lamp not compatible1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics33.6%
  2. Brakes12.7%
  3. Suspension10.9%
  4. Tyres8.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.5%
  6. Seat belts & airbags2.7%
  7. Wheels0.9%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.5%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.4%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. 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 2019 Nissan Cube?

In 2024, 60.0% of 2019 Nissan Cube cars passed their MOT first time, across 110 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Nissan Cube?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; rear fog lamp: not working; tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 Nissan Cube reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 71, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).