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Nissan Cube Z11 (2nd gen) (2002-2007) reliability

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Nissan Cube Z11 (2nd gen) built around 2007: not enough MOT data yet

We've only seen a handful of Nissan Cube Z11 (2nd gen) models built around 2007 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.

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No reliability rating: not enough tests to rate2002-2007MPVPETROL

Based on 852 tests of Cube models registered 2002-2007.

Z11 (2nd gen) fail rate by age

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateUK average for cars this age
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
15125.2%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
20225.3%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
16023.8%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
15628.2%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
12627.8%
22 yearsbuilt around 2003
5736.8%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 22 years old.

How the Cube Z11 (2nd gen) compares

At each age below, see how the Cube Z11 (2nd gen) holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.

Based on 50,372 tests across 16 Nissan models, built around 2007 (18 years old).

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateNissan average
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
15125.2%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
20225.3%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
16023.8%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
15628.2%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
12627.8%
22 yearsbuilt around 2003
5736.8%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs.

What to check before viewing

The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

Other people carriers to compare

Other people carriers, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the Cube Z11 (2nd gen).

  1. 1

    Toyota Estima

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    22.9%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    4.6%
    Dangerous
    5.9%

    Lower fail rate: 22.9%, against 25.3% for the Nissan Cube Z11 (2nd gen), both built around 2007.

    1,246 MOT tests on cars built around 2007

  2. 2

    Renault Kangoo

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    33.6%

    No clear edge over the Nissan Cube Z11 (2nd gen) on these figures.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    3,641 MOT tests on cars built around 2007

  3. 3

    Citroen Berlingo

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    33.2%
    Still registered at 10 years
    90.1%

    No clear edge over the Nissan Cube Z11 (2nd gen) on these figures.

    5 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    6,151 MOT tests on cars built around 2007

  4. 4

    Toyota Alphard

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    22.7%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    7%
    Dangerous
    5.8%

    Lower fail rate: 22.7%, against 25.3% for the Nissan Cube Z11 (2nd gen), both built around 2007.

    1,994 MOT tests on cars built around 2007

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Recall context

1 recall in all

No recall notices match this build period.

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

How Cube Z11 (2nd gen) cars have aged

How Cube Z11 (2nd gen) cars have aged

How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.

0%10%20%30%14151617181920Age at MOTBuilt around 2007, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 24.3% (70 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2007, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 18.8% (96 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2007, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 25.3% (95 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2007, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 16.5% (97 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2007, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 23.2% (95 tests, 2025 data)2007Built around 2006, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 24.6% (57 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2006, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 20.4% (54 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2006, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 28.3% (60 tests, 2025 data)2006Built around 2004, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 28.4% (74 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2004, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 32.9% (70 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2004, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 17.3% (52 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2004, 20 years old at the time of MOT: 31.6% (57 tests, 2024 data)2004
First registered around 2007First registered around 2006First registered around 2004
Z11 (2nd gen) variants compared
All generations of this modelNot enough data

Most common issues on Nissan Cubes of this age

This list covers every Nissan Cube built around 2007, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the Z11 (2nd gen) on its own.

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    23.3%
    Advisory: 68Fail: 8 (11% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    16.3%
    Advisory: 47Fail: 3 (6% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    13.9%
    Advisory: 32Fail: 11 (26% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    12.9%
    Advisory: 26Fail: 5 (16% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    9.9%
    Advisory: 24Fail: 3 (11% of the times it was found)

Based on 202 tests

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Frequently asked questions

Built around 2007 (18 years old), the Nissan Cube Z11 (2nd gen) (2002-2007) fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 202 18-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

*The build year is worked out from the date a car was first used on UK roads. For most cars this matches when it was registered, but imports may differ by a few months.

Data sourced from DVSA MOT History API. From 852 MOT tests on Nissan Cubes first registered between 2002-2007. These figures are a guide, not a guarantee.