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AU54 LUE

2008 Nissan Cube

Orange Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

223,095 mi
Last recorded223,095 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Cube102,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 LUE
MakeNissan
ModelCube
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 223,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe flange onto back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

both exhaust flanges very corroded

under body showing signs of corrosion near the rear

Pass 9 Aug 2024 214,054 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 189,433 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 185,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 185,270 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner& outer edges, advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 167,114 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 167,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 155,181 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 145,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

all tyres showing signs of cracking

Pass 6 Jul 2017 135,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flange (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking

Fail 6 Jul 2017 135,511 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flange (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2016 133,765 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 133,765 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 124,813 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 118,818 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 110,023 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 99,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 99,865 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 90,373 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 80,273 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2009 63,462 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 63,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 41,763 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 41,763 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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AU54 LUE is a 2008 Nissan Cube in Orange with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Cube models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 102,581 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 AU54 LUE, 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 18 years old, this Nissan Cube is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU54 LUE registered?

AU54 LUE is a 2008 Nissan Cube, first registered on 8 July 2008.

Is AU54 LUE safe to buy?

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