MOT failure data · 2025
Nissan Cube MOT problems
Across every Nissan Cube that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was ball joint ball joint excessively worn, on 6.95% of failure items. The broadest problem area was lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment at 28.61%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common Nissan Cube MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball joint ball joint excessively worn | Suspension | 6.95% |
| 2 | Position lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6.38% |
| 3 | Pins and bushes pin or bush excessively worn | Suspension | 4.78% |
| 4 | Tread depth tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 3.03% |
| 5 | Brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick | Brakes | 2.93% |
| 6 | Ball joint dust cover ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | Suspension | 2.84% |
| 7 | Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively | Visibility | 2.74% |
| 8 | Rear fog lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 2.65% |
| 9 | Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 2.55% |
Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 9 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a Nissan Cube, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.
The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used Nissan Cube buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific Nissan Cube?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
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Nissan Cube MOT FAQs
What does a Nissan Cube most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on Nissan Cube cars failing their 2025 MOT was "ball joint ball joint excessively worn", appearing on 6.95% of failure items.
Does this mean my Nissan Cube will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every Nissan Cube that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Nissan Cube passed 74% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific Nissan Cube's MOT history?
Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.
See also: Nissan Cube MOT pass rate · used Nissan Cube buying guide · free MOT history check
Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.