diff --git a/tests/acceptance/machine_m68k_nextcube.py b/tests/acceptance/machine_m68k_nextcube.py
index 32cf571f94..9d289f2fab 100644
--- a/tests/acceptance/machine_m68k_nextcube.py
+++ b/tests/acceptance/machine_m68k_nextcube.py
@@ -9,7 +9,6 @@ import os
 import re
 import time
 import logging
-import distutils.spawn
 
 from avocado_qemu import Test
 from avocado import skipUnless