NISSAN CUBE MOT pass rate
77.8% of 5,074 NISSAN CUBE MOT tests pass.
The CUBE has a pass rate of 77.8%, a little higher than the average across all NISSAN models (74.9%).
At 77.8%, The NISSAN CUBE passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 92.1% at 0–3 years to 80.9% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 92.1% | 38 | 67,778 miles |
| 3–6 years | 74.1% | 429 | 88,992 miles |
| 6–10 years | 71.6% | 433 | 111,202 miles |
| 10–15 years | 77.3% | 2,616 | 76,793 miles |
| 15+ years | 80.9% | 1,558 | 89,160 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the NISSAN CUBE
The most common reason the NISSAN CUBE fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 66.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 66.5% | Not working |
| Suspension | 43.8% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 35.6% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 15.9% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 15.2% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Body, chassis, structure | 13.8% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.9% | Unable to be completed |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.5% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Road Wheels | 2.3% | Fixing missing |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.9% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related NISSAN models
- NISSAN QASHQAI — 75.0% pass rate
- NISSAN JUKE — 76.4% pass rate
- NISSAN MICRA — 72.1% pass rate
- NISSAN NOTE — 72.6% pass rate
- NISSAN X-TRAIL — 75.5% pass rate
- NISSAN NAVARA — 77.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the NISSAN CUBE?
- 77.8% of NISSAN CUBE MOT tests pass, based on 5,074 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the NISSAN CUBE?
- The most common reason the NISSAN CUBE fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 66.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the NISSAN CUBE's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the NISSAN service history guide for how to check and keep one.