2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Nissan Cube MOT pass rate and common faults

177 MOT tests in 2024. 71.8% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

123Well above average
Passed first time71.8%
Failed or needed repairs28.2%
Typical mileage at test76,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 177 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
    10 marked dangerous
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.8%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.3%
  5. Service brake imbalance: across an axle2.3%
  6. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed2.3%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    3 marked dangerous
  8. Position lamp: not working1.7%
  9. Stop lamp: not working1.7%
  10. Horn: not working1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics21.5%
  2. Brakes11.3%
  3. Suspension7.9%
  4. Body & chassis7.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks6.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.1%
  7. Tyres4.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.5%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.8%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.6%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2009 Nissan Cube?

In 2024, 71.8% of 2009 Nissan Cube cars passed their MOT first time, across 177 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Nissan Cube?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Nissan Cube reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 123, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).