2012 Nissan Cube: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the Nissan Cube first registered in 2012: we looked at the 346 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 346 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2012 Nissan Cube MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2012 Nissan Cube MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Lights and electrics13% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Tyres11% 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.
- Brakes10% 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.
- Suspension7% 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.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors4% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Exhaust and emissions1% of testsRough price £100–£1,200
At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for engine or DPF warning lights.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2012 Nissan Cube
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Nissan Cube compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 124 | Tyres 34% |
| 2020 | 195 | Tyres 28% |
| 2019 | 269 | Tyres 26% |
| 2018 | 182 | Lights and electrics 28% |
| 2017 | 188 | Suspension 35% |
| 2016 | 245 | Suspension 34% |
| 2015 | 176 | Lights and electrics 34% |
| 2014 | 133 | Suspension 38% |
| 2013 | 210 | Lights and electrics 15% |
| 2011 | 491 | Suspension 27% |
| 2010 | 2,794 | Suspension 40% |
| 2009 | 531 | Tyres 24% |
| 2008 | 679 | Suspension 25% |
| 2007 | 574 | Suspension 30% |
| 2006 | 309 | Suspension 32% |
| 2005 | 294 | Lights and electrics 29% |
| 2004 | 315 | Suspension 35% |
| 2003 | 226 | Suspension 42% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Nissan Cube cars first registered in 2012. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score