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2007 Nissan Cube: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2007 Nissan Cubes, from 198 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: only 198 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

198MOT tests in 2025
70%pass first time (all 2007 cars: 57%)
4,400typical miles a year
29%had suspension flagged

What gets flagged at MOT

The share of 2007 Nissan Cube MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Suspension
    29% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Lights and electrics
    26% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Brakes
    26% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Tyres
    23% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
    10% of testsRough price £15–£250

    At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

  • Driveshafts and joints
    9% of testsRough price £60–£350

    At the viewing: On full steering lock, drive slowly and listen for clicking from the front wheels.

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Other years

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2012131Brakes 17%
2011181Suspension 27%
2010918Suspension 42%
2009173Lights and electrics 25%
2008223Suspension 28%
2006116Suspension 34%
2005102Suspension 25%
2004114Suspension 38%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2007 Nissan Cubes registered in 2007. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score