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HC03 MGE

2008 Nissan Cube

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,759 mi
Last recorded96,759 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Cube102,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC03 MGE
MakeNissan
ModelCube
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 96,759 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 95,399 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 95,397 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 93,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 91,586 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 91,586 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 90,953 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 90,953 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 87,843 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 83,450 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 79,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 71,855 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 13 Nov 2017 71,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 64,330 miles

Front brake discs & pads not up to service standard.

Pass 13 Nov 2015 54,742 miles

Front cross member below radiator is excessively corroded.

How Reliable is the Nissan Cube?

Based on 40,688 MOT tests across 3,773 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,688
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
3,773
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 416
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 396
position lamp(s) not working 338
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 336
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HC03 MGE is a 2008 Nissan Cube in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Cube models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 102,581 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Cube fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 416 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HC03 MGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Cube typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Nissan Cube is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HC03 MGE registered?

HC03 MGE is a 2008 Nissan Cube, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is HC03 MGE safe to buy?

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