Nissan Cube MOT Results

Registered in 2010
64.5% pass rate
from 937 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Cube is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 13% fail on Suspension arms (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 9.3% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Pins and bushes (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (69% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.32% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.85% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.85% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.11% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.32% fail on Springs (94% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Coil springs (94% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Coil spring (94% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.21% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.11% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.11% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
  • 8.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (30% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.5% fail on Stop lamp (49% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamps (57% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp (58% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.75% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.75% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.75% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.53% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.32% fail on Horn
      • 0.11% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.11% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.32% fail on Direction indicators (85% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Flashing type (85% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Individual direction indicators (75% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.32% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.32% fail on Rear reflectors (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  • 7.5% fail on Brakes
    • 4.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (64% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Brake pads (65% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.11% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.11% fail on Cable
    • 3.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.53% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.96% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.96% fail on Rbt
          • 0.75% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.21% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.32% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.32% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
    • 0.85% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.32% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.32% fail on Lever
    • 0.21% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.11% fail on Pedal
      • 0.11% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.11% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.11% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.21% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.21% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.21% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.11% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 6.5% fail on Visibility
    • 4.3% fail on Wipers (69% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.11% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.11% fail on Indirect vision devices
  • 4.4% fail on Tyres
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 3.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.96% fail on Doors (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Other passenger's door (12 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.96% fail on Door condition (13 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.21% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.21% fail on Transmission (87% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Drive shafts (86% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Joints (86% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.11% fail on Carrier
  • 2.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.96% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.64% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.43% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 0.96% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.53% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.43% fail on Condition
      • 0.11% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.43% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.75% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.75% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.53% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.53% fail on Attachment
  • 0.32% fail on Steering (86% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Steering linkage components (83% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Track rod end (82% better than other 2010 cars)
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  • Nissan Cube (2010 - 2011)
    Decent to drive with quiet yet torquey 1.6 chain cam engine, sensible gearing, light controls and excellent ride quality.

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