Nissan Cube (2012)
2012 Nissan Cube
CarHunch analysed 145 real MOT records for the 2012 Nissan Cube. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2012 Nissan Cube is notably reliable on test, with a 90.2% first-time pass rate that beats the UK average of 80% by a solid margin. Only 6.9% of these cars have ever suffered a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and suggests no systemic safety issues for buyers to worry about.
These Cubes are running at a sensible 63,135 miles median for their age, and they're turning up for MOT with just 0.41 failures per vehicle on average—signs of well-maintained examples in circulation. When you do encounter an advisory, it's typically minor (1.6 per car), so budget for routine wear items rather than structural surprises; get a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension and exhaust condition, as these tend to be the most common wear points on this generation.
What to check before buying a 2012 Nissan Cube
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 144 | 90.4% | 0.4 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (1%) | 1 | 66.7% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2012 Nissan Cube vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2012 Nissan Cube vehicles fall between 46,819 and 86,254 miles.
2012 Nissan Cube — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 127 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2012 Nissan Cube
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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41%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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36.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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36.4%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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31.9%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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30.8%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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28%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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26.8%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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26.5%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2012. Counts include advisories and failures.
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