Nissan Cube

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 20 model years from 6,131 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

81%

Total Tests

6,131

Highest Pass Rate

2013 (94%)

Years Covered

About the Nissan Cube

The Nissan Cube was MOT tested 6,131 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 20 model years (2002 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 81%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2013 model has the highest pass rate at 94% from 348 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 75%. With a 19 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The Nissan Cube has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2002) averages 168,122 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 76,159 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1400cc)

£1,398

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£2,003

Per month£167/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Nissan Cube?

vs average of all models-1% (82% avg)

vs Nissan brand average+0% (81% avg)

Best to worst year spread19 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

Nissan Cube by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	80%	91	76,159 mi
2020	75%	158	94,977 mi
2019	79%	224	91,872 mi
2018	81%	134	96,741 mi
2017	76%	156	115,827 mi
2016	75%	159	113,046 mi
2015	81%	134	116,515 mi
2014	77%	116	95,370 mi
2013	94%	348	62,032 mi
2012	93%	284	52,088 mi
2011	84%	383	77,818 mi
2010	77%	1,885	84,968 mi
2009	84%	419	85,660 mi
2008	81%	493	82,333 mi
2007	85%	479	81,918 mi
2006	80%	173	97,133 mi
2005	84%	167	103,851 mi
2004	80%	166	113,982 mi
2003	82%	130	94,660 mi
2002	69%	32	168,122 mi

Questions about the Nissan Cube

Is the Nissan Cube reliable?

Across its 20 model years in our data (2002 to 2021), the Nissan Cube averages an 81% MOT pass rate, from 6,131 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 1 point below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2013 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 94%.

Which year Nissan Cube has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2013 Nissan Cube has the highest MOT pass rate at 94%, while the 2020 model has the lowest at 75%, a 19 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.