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BA03 WBU

2013 Nissan Cube

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,561 mi
Last recorded169,561 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Nissan Cube83,728 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA03 WBU
MakeNissan
ModelCube
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 169,561 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 169,558 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 169,082 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 169,075 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 167,703 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 167,202 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 165,144 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 161,418 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 155,312 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 155,312 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 150,127 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Nov 2016 144,379 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 144,379 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 137,371 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 129,230 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 121,534 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 121,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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BA03 WBU is a 2013 Nissan Cube in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2013 Nissan Cube models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 83,728 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 BA03 WBU, 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 13 years old, this Nissan Cube is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BA03 WBU is a 2013 Nissan Cube, first registered on 1 December 2013.

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