2007 Nissan Cube — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,082 MOT tests, the 2007 Nissan Cube recorded a 79.4% pass rate. That is 6.4 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 27.1%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.3% of tests against 8.4% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are rear fog lamp, headlamp aim and position lamp — rear fog lamp alone was recorded 71 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 12.6% in the 30-60k band and 27.9% in the 150k+ band, a 15.3-point spread — more than double.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 25.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 23.7% in 2021 to 21.5% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.3% | 155 |
| 2 | Suspension | 8.4% | 91 |
| 3 | Brakes | 6.4% | 69 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.2% | 45 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 4.1% | 44 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.9% | 42 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rear fog lamp | 71 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 57 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 43 |
| 4 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 36 |
| 5 | Wipers | 32 |
| 6 | Catalyst emissions | 30 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 25.8% | 279 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.4% | 199 |
| 3 | Tyres | 18.3% | 198 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 13.0% | 141 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 9.6% | 104 |
| 6 | Other defects | 7.3% | 79 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 277 | 12.6% |
| 60-90k | 297 | 19.5% |
| 90-120k | 204 | 24.0% |
| 120-150k | 167 | 28.7% |
| 150k+ | 111 | 27.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 173 | 23.7% |
| 2022 | 206 | 18.4% |
| 2023 | 224 | 21.0% |
| 2024 | 246 | 19.1% |
| 2025 | 233 | 21.5% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Cube
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 14.3% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (14.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (8.4% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (6.4% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2007 Nissan Cubes pass their MOT?
79.4% of the 1,082 2007 Nissan Cube MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 20.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Nissan Cube?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.3% of tests, followed by suspension (8.4%).
Does the 2007 Cube get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.6% in the 30-60k band to 27.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,082 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.