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NM56 HCG

2006 Nissan Cube

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

201,466 mi
Last recorded201,466 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Cube95,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM56 HCG
MakeNissan
ModelCube
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 201,466 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 201,459 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 185,521 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 185,519 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2024 167,381 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 167,376 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 161,926 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 159,570 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 156,706 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 156,706 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Rear no plate lamp inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both front sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2020 141,067 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 141,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 110,264 miles

foot hand brake travel

Pass 26 Mar 2018 93,628 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 93,626 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 90,987 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 90,987 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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NM56 HCG is a 2006 Nissan Cube in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Cube models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 95,183 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 NM56 HCG, 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 20 years old, this Nissan Cube is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NM56 HCG is a 2006 Nissan Cube, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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