MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,653 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust CAT silencer box, deteriorated, split, and leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Coolant leak minor ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm , in place (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear inner sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres, tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
exhaust system showing signs of deterioration
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play recommend replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear inner sill panels, surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres, slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
recommend wax oil underside of vehicle..
vehicle had a tiff, and had difficulty passing emissions test,, recommend check
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play recommend replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear inner sill panels, surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres, slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
recommend wax oil underside of vehicle..
vehicle had a tiff, and had difficulty passing emissions test,, recommend check
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint recommend replace (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak minor ()
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear inner sill panels (2.4.A.3)
recommend wax oil under side of vehicle
vehicle had slight difficult in passing exhaust emissions test,, recommend cehck
Oil leak minor ()
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear inner sill panels, surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)
o/s parking brake performance lower than n/s
parking brake performance 16%, mot pass mark 16%,, recommend check
recommend wax oil under side of vehicle
vehicle struggled to pass exhaust emissions test,, recommend check
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Oil leak minor ()
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear inner sill panels, surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)
o/s parking brake performance lower than n/s
parking brake performance 16%, mot pass mark 16%,, recommend check
recommend wax oil under side of vehicle
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
handbrake travel close to max
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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VU05 CUG is a 2008 Nissan Cube in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2008 Nissan Cube models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 102,581 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 VU05 CUG, 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 18 years old, this Nissan Cube is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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VU05 CUG is a 2008 Nissan Cube, first registered on 1 October 2008.
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