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YK52 BPB

2002 Nissan Cube

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

112,423 mi
Last recorded112,423 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan Cube109,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 BPB
MakeNissan
ModelCube
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 112,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 112,410 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 112,383 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 203,549 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underneath vehicle most places slightly corroded floor and suspension areas front and rear

Pass 29 Dec 2021 197,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member lower radiator support assembly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing and chassis engine mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills nearside and offside also floor and boot floor areas in some places and inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underneath floor body and chassis slightly corroded in some places

Fail 15 Nov 2021 196,982 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill floor area near rear bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill floor area near rear bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (trailing arm connected) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor area spare wheel compartment (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower cross member radiator support assembly slightly corroded

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2020 190,457 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 178,867 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 178,577 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 164,649 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 164,624 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid nearside front caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose all 4 wheel nut loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2016 157,053 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 156,868 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front NSF play in steering rack

rear fog light does not light up to its full brightness

Pass 6 Nov 2015 142,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nailed sidewall cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall cracking (4.1.E.1)

headlamp lenses fading

Fail 30 Oct 2015 142,429 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nailed sidewall cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall cracking (4.1.E.1)

headlamp lenses fading

Pass 1 Nov 2014 128,945 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 117,927 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 108,235 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 95,181 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 83,657 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 72,492 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 72,492 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 56,430 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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YK52 BPB is a 2002 Nissan Cube in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Cube models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 109,596 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 YK52 BPB, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Cube is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YK52 BPB is a 2002 Nissan Cube, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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