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A26 URE

2005 Nissan Cube

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

149,575 mi
Last recorded149,575 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Cube106,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 URE
MakeNissan
ModelCube
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2026 149,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor area corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor area corroded

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Number plate coving part of the number plate light

Pass 23 Apr 2025 146,785 miles

Central Rear number plate lamp is working but does not illumenate registration plate as fitted behind numberplate

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion present to underside

Fail 23 Apr 2025 146,785 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion present to underside

Central Rear number plate lamp is working but does not illumenate registration plate as fitted behind numberplate

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 142,134 miles

Central Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 May 2023 136,126 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 136,041 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 125,978 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 119,110 miles

Front Headlamps deteriorating

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 112,954 miles

Both headlamp aim beam patterns poor and only just visible.

Corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 103,996 miles

headlamps slightly glazed not seriously affecting light output or head light aim

Pass 11 Jan 2018 93,216 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 83,609 miles

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both inner bushes worn (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear deep cuts in tyres outer wall

Fail 17 Jan 2017 83,605 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both inner bushes worn (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear deep cuts in tyres outer wall

Pass 18 Jan 2016 74,677 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 74,677 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 56,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 56,933 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 57,084 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 47,157 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 39,392 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 32,353 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 24,683 miles

child seat fitted o/s/r

Pass 24 Dec 2008 16,661 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Cube?

Based on 40,688 MOT tests across 3,773 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,688
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
3,773
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 416
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 396
position lamp(s) not working 338
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 336
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A26 URE is a 2005 Nissan Cube in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Cube models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 106,261 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Cube fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 416 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A26 URE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Cube typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Cube is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A26 URE is a 2005 Nissan Cube, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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