2009 Nissan Cube 1.8L Petrol · AA58 NHG

The vehicle shows a pattern of reactive maintenance rather than proactive care, though the most recent MOT results suggest a stabilizing trend. The July 2024 test at 169,937 miles passed with advisories for a nearside front suspension bush and a minor rear exhaust leak. While these issues were not present in the previous year's failure, the recurrence of the exhaust leak indicates an unresolved or developing fault in the exhaust system. The vehicle has covered 169,937 miles over its seventeen-year lifespan, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. This usage level is consistent with typical UK driving patterns for a vehicle of this age. The mileage recorded between August 2023 and July 2024 shows an accumulation of 12,450 miles, suggesting the car is currently in regular use. The MOT history is relatively recent, with the last inspection occurring less than two years before the current date. A buyer should focus heavily on the front suspension and steering components. The August 2023 failure highlighted significant issues with both front lower suspension arm ball joints and an offside anti-roll bar linkage, which were cleared for the subsequent pass. However, the July 2024 advisory regarding a worn nearside front suspension arm bush suggests that while the ball joints were addressed, the rubber bushings are now reaching the end of their service life. The braking system and tyres also require close inspection. The 2023 records showed thin brake pads, pitted discs, and multiple tyres worn to the legal limit. Although these specific items passed in 2024, the rapid wear of three tyres and the condition of the discs in 2023 suggest the vehicle may have been driven on budget consumables or with delayed maintenance. Finally, the persistent minor exhaust leak should be investigated to ensure it does not escalate into a larger structural failure of the exhaust manifold or system.