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LK05 VBM

2005 Nissan Cube

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,139 mi
Last recorded120,139 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Cube106,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 VBM
MakeNissan
ModelCube
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 120,139 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2025 119,386 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slight wear to inner

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 110,131 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 106,742 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 106,742 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 87,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 83,420 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 75,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 63,188 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 63,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2017 63,011 miles

Front Brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 63,011 miles

Front Brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LK05 VBM is a 2005 Nissan Cube in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LK05 VBM, 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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What year was LK05 VBM registered?

LK05 VBM is a 2005 Nissan Cube, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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