Nissan Cube reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Nissan Cube is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 106 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 223 of 442, and 33.5% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is position lamp (6.2% of tests).
Ranked 223 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 2,762 Nissan Cubes aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 33.5% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Nissan Cube is 6% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
33.5%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
8,600
Typical age at test: 13 years
Nissan Cube MOT failure rate by age
Most common Nissan Cube MOT faults
- Position lamp: not working6.2% of tests
- Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.7% of tests
- Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.4% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6% of tests
- Rear fog lamp: not working2.2% of tests
What the Nissan Cube fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 17.2% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Suspension | 12.1% | About average |
| Brakes | 8.4% | About average |
| Visibility | 5.6% | About average |
| Tyres | 4.7% | ▼ 31% less often |
| Body and structure | 4.1% | ▼ 14% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 3.7% | ▼ 13% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.6% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Wheels | 0.4% | About average |
| Steering | 0.4% | ▼ 86% less often |
What MPG does the Nissan Cube do?
Official economy for the Nissan Cube ranges from 40.4 to 54.3mpg across the 3 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2010–2012). A typical petrol version manages 42.8mpg and a typical diesel 54.3mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a Nissan Cube?
Any Nissan Cube first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Nissan Cube registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £200 to £275 a year.
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Official figures for 3 versions sold in the UK between 2010 and 2012.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol
Official economy
40.4–54.3 mpg
CO2
135–159 g/km
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cube 1.6M5 · listed 2012 | Petrol | 42.8 mpg | 151g | £275 |
| Cube 1.6CVT · listed 2012 | Petrol | 40.4 mpg | 159g | £275 |
| Cube 1.5 dCi 81kWM6 · listed 2010 | Diesel | 54.3 mpg | 135g | £200 |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement.
What a Nissan Cube costs to fuel
- petrol, typical official 42.8mpg…
- diesel, typical official 54.3mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Nissan Cube reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Nissan Cube is 6% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 106 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Nissan Cube?
The most common MOT fault is “Position lamp: not working”, found in 6.2% of tests.
›What MPG does the Nissan Cube do?
Official economy for the Nissan Cube ranges from 40.4 to 54.3mpg across the 3 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2010–2012). A typical petrol version manages 42.8mpg and a typical diesel 54.3mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Nissan Cube?
Any Nissan Cube first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Nissan Cube registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £200 to £275 a year.
›How many Nissan Cubes fail their MOT?
33.5% of Nissan Cubes aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Nissan Cube combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.