2010 Nissan Cube · 3,295 MOT tests
2010 Nissan Cube reliability
2010 Nissan Cubes fail 36.1% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 1 Cube years (3,295 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Cubes: 29.3%)
- 36.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Cubes: 29.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 78,092
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,295
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 16.3% of tests fail here (19% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 24% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Nissan Cube
Fail rate by area
- Suspension16.3%
- Lights and electrics15.8%
- Brakes9.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.5%
- Tyres5.1%
- Body, chassis and structure4.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 7.77%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 7.13%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.55%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.7%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.37%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.91%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.78%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.08%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.56%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.83%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.68%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (5.4%)
Other years
Every Nissan Cube year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Nissan Cube reliable?
2010 Nissan Cubes fail 36.1% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 1 Cube years (3,295 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Nissan Cube MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (7.77% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (7.13% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (4.55% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Nissan Cube have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Nissan Cube shows 78,092 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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