2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Nissan Cube MOT pass rate and common faults

163 MOT tests in 2024. 69.3% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

112Well above average
Passed first time69.3%
Failed or needed repairs30.7%
Typical mileage at test74,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 163 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.9%
  2. Position lamp: not working4.3%
  3. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.1%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.5%
  5. Rear fog lamp: missing1.8%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    5 marked dangerous
  7. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.8%
  8. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light1.8%
  9. Service brake performance: lagging in operation1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics15.3%
  2. Brakes14.1%
  3. Suspension9.8%
  4. Tyres4.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.1%
  6. Body & chassis3.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.0%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.4%

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: 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 2011 Nissan Cube?

In 2024, 69.3% of 2011 Nissan Cube cars passed their MOT first time, across 163 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Nissan Cube?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; position lamp: not working; service brake imbalance: across an axle. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Nissan Cube reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 112, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).