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RL05 YHK

2005 Nissan Cube

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,728 mi
Last recorded162,728 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Cube106,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL05 YHK
MakeNissan
ModelCube
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 162,728 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 162,727 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splitting around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Jul 2024 160,652 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 160,637 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 157,610 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDE FRONT (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 157,605 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 142,546 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 127,908 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 10 Aug 2020 117,322 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 110,250 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 102,102 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 101,511 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 101,511 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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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RL05 YHK is a 2005 Nissan Cube in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RL05 YHK, 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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RL05 YHK is a 2005 Nissan Cube, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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