2010 Nissan Cube 1.6L Petrol · MF10 NJO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a period of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test in February 2026 at 144,752 miles passed with minor advisories regarding an inoperative registration plate lamp and a pitted rear brake disc. This follows a clean pass in February 2025, suggesting that the mechanical condition has remained stable over the last year despite a significant failure event in late 2023. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,000 miles annually. There is a gap of 12,590 miles recorded between October 2022 and October 2023, followed by another 13,170 miles between October 2023 and February 2026. This steady accumulation indicates the car is used regularly, which is generally positive for preventing the degradation of rubber components and the seizure of brake components that often affects vehicles left for long periods of standing. A buyer must pay close attention to the front suspension and braking system based on the October 2023 failure which flagged an offside front Macpherson strut top bush with excessive wear and a binding rear service brake. While these issues were rectified to pass the test, the advisory for a pitted rear brake disc in 2026 suggests the braking hardware is reaching the end of its effective life. A physical inspection should verify that the parking brake adjustment remains correct and that the front suspension components are free from play, as these areas have previously demonstrated points of failure on this specific vehicle.