2019 Nissan Cube — MOT failures & pass rate
569 MOT tests on the 2019 Nissan Cube are in this dataset, and 82.1% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (9.2% fail rate), the 2019 Cube comes out 8.8pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 15.3% of all tests — 9.5 points clear of visibility, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are rear fog lamp, washers and headlamp — rear fog lamp alone was recorded 46 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 7.6% in the 30-60k band and 33.3% in the 150k+ band, a 25.7-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 24.8% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 14.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 23.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 15.3% | 87 |
| 2 | Visibility | 5.8% | 33 |
| 3 | Suspension | 5.3% | 30 |
| 4 | Brakes | 4.8% | 27 |
| 5 | Tyres | 2.6% | 15 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.8% | 10 |
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 | 46 |
| 2 | Washers | 22 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 22 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 21 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 19 |
| 6 | Wipers | 14 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 24.8% | 141 |
| 2 | Brakes | 20.9% | 119 |
| 3 | Suspension | 20.2% | 115 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 7.7% | 44 |
| 5 | Other defects | 6.2% | 35 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.9% | 22 |
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 | 92 | 7.6% |
| 60-90k | 202 | 18.3% |
| 90-120k | 159 | 17.0% |
| 120-150k | 67 | 23.9% |
| 150k+ | 42 | 33.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 120 | 14.2% |
| 2022 | 122 | 15.6% |
| 2023 | 132 | 17.4% |
| 2024 | 100 | 21.0% |
| 2025 | 95 | 23.2% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Cube
On a 2019 Cube, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 15.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (15.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (5.8% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Suspension (5.3% 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.
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 2019 Nissan Cubes pass their MOT?
82.1% of the 569 2019 Nissan Cube MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 17.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Nissan Cube?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 15.3% of tests, followed by visibility (5.8%).
Does the 2019 Cube get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.6% in the 30-60k band to 33.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 569 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.