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VU05 CUG

2008 Nissan Cube

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,653 mi
Last recorded172,653 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Nissan Cube102,581 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 CUG
MakeNissan
ModelCube
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 172,653 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 172,651 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 162,495 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 155,713 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 146,721 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 146,707 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 146,648 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 143,137 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 143,137 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 137,773 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 131,027 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 131,013 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 125,597 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 116,881 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 106,371 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 94,050 miles

handbrake travel close to max

Pass 9 Mar 2012 83,169 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 71,374 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 43,228 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 25,685 miles

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 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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What year was VU05 CUG registered?

VU05 CUG is a 2008 Nissan Cube, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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