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VU05 CUA

2005 Nissan Cube

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

138,210 mi
Last recorded138,210 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Cube106,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 CUA
MakeNissan
ModelCube
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 138,210 miles

Heavy under seal

Pass 24 May 2023 137,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 135,906 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 116,902 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 115,153 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 112,484 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 108,051 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 101,930 miles

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

Offside Front 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 13 Oct 2014 95,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 95,968 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 88,078 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 88,070 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 81,538 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 76,887 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 76,887 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 62,014 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 46,902 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 46,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 29,756 miles

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

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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VU05 CUA is a 2005 Nissan Cube in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU05 CUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU05 CUA registered?

VU05 CUA is a 2005 Nissan Cube, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is VU05 CUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 CUA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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