DVLA verified

2002 NISSAN CUBE1.4L PETROL

WO52 ABF

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 139,897 miles recorded, this YELLOW 2002 NISSAN CUBE runs on PETROL with a 1386cc engine. MOT is not on record and tax is unpaid.

MOT
Expired
Expires 14/06/2026
Tax
Untaxed
Expires 17/06/2026
Powered by Experian Data
£8.99
Check outstanding finance, stolen records, write-off categories & mileage anomalies.
Instant results • £20,000 data guarantee • Same data source as HPI
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2002
Engine
1386cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT test on 16 June 2025 at 137,298 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend appears stable and improving, as the vehicle transitioned from failures in 2023 and 2024 to a clean sheet in recent inspections. This suggests that any mechanical issues identified previously were addressed, resulting in a vehicle that currently meets all minimum safety standards. The mileage profile is notably low for a vehicle of 24 years age, averaging approximately 5,721 miles per annum. There is a significant gap in usage between May 2023 and January 2024, where the car covered only 722 miles in nearly eight months. However, the subsequent interval of 6,721 miles between January 2024 and June 2025 indicates a return to active use. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain, it often leads to degradation of rubber-based components and fluid-related issues due to age and long periods of standing. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension and braking systems, given that the history shows two failures within short windows in 2023 and 2024 despite the specific reasons not being listed here. One must check for perished suspension bushes, worn coil springs, and seized brake calipers which are common on low-mileage, older Japanese imports. Additionally, the structural integrity of the chassis and lower sills should be verified to ensure that age-related corrosion has not compromised the metalwork despite the low mileage figures.

AI insights are experimental and can be incorrect. All claims should be manually verified.

Free vehicle health score

30
/ 100 · Poor

Public record health check: Poor.

Based on free DVLA & DVSA signals. Premium checks for stolen/finance/write-off history are locked below.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 3 dangerous defects found recently
A score of 30 doesn't mean it's safe to buy. Private markers don't appear in public data.
Verified Experian Data

Full History Report

Official provenance and safety check for WO52ABF

Data provided by Experian
Stolen
Locked
Finance
Locked
Write-off
Locked
Salvage
Locked
Imported
Locked
Exported
Locked
Scrapped
Locked
Destruction
Locked
V5C Logbook
Locked
Powered by Experian Data

Premium Vehicle History Data Locked

Unlock the full report to reveal outstanding finance agreements, police stolen markers, insurance write-off categories (Cat A/B/C/D/S/N), mileage anomaly checks, and plate changes.

Instant results • £20,000 data guarantee • Same data source as HPI

Data provided by Experian

Technical Specifications

AI Intelligence

What's this car worth today?

Get an instant, AI-powered valuation based on live market data, this exact model, and recent auction results.

Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 22 Jun 2026, 16:02
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT test on 16 June 2025 at 137,298 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend appears stable and improving, as the vehicle transitioned from failures in 2023 and 2024 to a clean sheet in recent inspections. This suggests that any mechanical issues identified previously were addressed, resulting in a vehicle that currently meets all minimum safety standards. The mileage profile is notably low for a vehicle of 24 years age, averaging approximately 5,721 miles per annum. There is a significant gap in usage between May 2023 and January 2024, where the car covered only 722 miles in nearly eight months. However, the subsequent interval of 6,721 miles between January 2024 and June 2025 indicates a return to active use. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain, it often leads to degradation of rubber-based components and fluid-related issues due to age and long periods of standing. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension and braking systems, given that the history shows two failures within short windows in 2023 and 2024 despite the specific reasons not being listed here. One must check for perished suspension bushes, worn coil springs, and seized brake calipers which are common on low-mileage, older Japanese imports. Additionally, the structural integrity of the chassis and lower sills should be verified to ensure that age-related corrosion has not compromised the metalwork despite the low mileage figures.

AI insights are experimental and can be incorrect. All claims should be manually verified.

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2002 Nissan Cube (WO52 ABF) has a recorded MOT history spanning from May 2023 to June 2026, with 5 MOT tests on record.

With 3 passes and 2 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 60%. This is an average MOT record. Some attention to recurring issues may be beneficial.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 11 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 10 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”.

AI insights are experimental and can be incorrect. All claims should be manually verified.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY