Nissan MOT Check
Our Nissan MOT data covers 1,582,710 tests across 15 models. Overall, 69% of Nissans passed first time, slightly below the 71% average for all cars.
The Nissan Leaf had the highest first-time pass rate at 82%, while the Nissan Primastar had the lowest at 47%. Remember that age and mileage make a big difference: the Primastar cars tested averaged 141,979 miles, against 42,436 for the Leaf.
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- MOT tests analysed
- 1,582,710
- First-time pass rate
- 69%
- All cars: 71%
- Versus all cars
- −2.8 points
- Models covered
- 15
Nissan models compared
First-time MOT pass rates for each Nissan model, highest first. Select a model for its pass rate by year, common faults and ULEZ compliance.
- Nissan Leaf82% passed · 37,488 tests
- Nissan Pulsar76% passed · 21,418 tests
- Nissan 350Z73% passed · 5,705 tests
- Nissan X-Trail71% passed · 94,505 tests
- Nissan Juke71% passed · 297,878 tests
- Nissan Qashqai71% passed · 554,926 tests
- Nissan Elgrand68% passed · 12,788 tests
- Nissan Navara67% passed · 71,404 tests
- Nissan Pixo66% passed · 12,149 tests
- Nissan Note65% passed · 157,340 tests
- Nissan Micra64% passed · 255,896 tests
- Nissan NV20057% passed · 26,155 tests
- Nissan Almera56% passed · 18,132 tests
- Nissan Pathfinder53% passed · 6,709 tests
- Nissan Primastar47% passed · 10,217 tests
The dark marker shows the 71% average for all cars.
| Model | Tests | Pass rate | Most common failure | ULEZ likely compliant | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 37,488 | 82% | Tyres | 100% | ULEZ by year |
| Pulsar | 21,418 | 76% | Suspension | 85% | ULEZ by year |
| 350Z | 5,705 | 73% | Lights and electrics | 50% | ULEZ by year |
| X-Trail | 94,505 | 71% | Suspension | 57% | ULEZ by year |
| Juke | 297,878 | 71% | Suspension | 81% | ULEZ by year |
| Qashqai | 554,926 | 71% | Suspension | 69% | ULEZ by year |
| Elgrand | 12,788 | 68% | Lights and electrics | 76% | ULEZ by year |
| Navara | 71,404 | 67% | Lights and electrics | 53% | ULEZ by year |
| Pixo | 12,149 | 66% | Lights and electrics | 100% | ULEZ by year |
| Note | 157,340 | 65% | Lights and electrics | 87% | ULEZ by year |
| Micra | 255,896 | 64% | Lights and electrics | 74% | ULEZ by year |
| NV200 | 26,155 | 57% | Lights and electrics | 36% | ULEZ by year |
| Almera | 18,132 | 56% | Lights and electrics | 9% | ULEZ by year |
| Pathfinder | 6,709 | 53% | Lights and electrics | 1% | ULEZ by year |
| Primastar | 10,217 | 47% | Lights and electrics | 0% | ULEZ by year |
Why Nissans fail their MOT
Share of Nissan tests with a failure in each area, across all models, compared with all cars.
| Failure area | Nissan | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 12.2% | 8.9% |
| Lights and electrics | 11.6% | 11.3% |
| Brakes | 7.1% | 6.8% |
| Visibility | 5.8% | 4.8% |
| Tyres | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| Steering | 3.7% | 1.8% |
Other makes
- Abarth 77%
- Alfa Romeo 68%
- Audi 78%
- Bentley 91%
- BMW 78%
- Chevrolet 54%
- Chrysler 60%
- Citroen 63%
- Dacia 72%
- Daihatsu 63%
- DS 70%
- Fiat 68%
- Ford 68%
- Honda 72%
- Hyundai 74%
- Isuzu 69%
- Jaguar 78%
- Jeep 75%
- Kia 74%
- Land Rover 76%
- LEVC 74%
- Lexus 83%
- Lotus 85%
- Mazda 72%
- Mercedes-Benz 77%
- MG 78%
- MINI 76%
- Mitsubishi 72%
- Peugeot 66%
- Porsche 87%
- Renault 62%
- Rover 64%
- Saab 63%
- SEAT 74%
- Skoda 77%
- Smart 72%
- SsangYong 70%
- Subaru 72%
- Suzuki 73%
- Talbot 53%
- Tesla 83%
- Toyota 74%
- Vauxhall 65%
- Volkswagen 72%
- Volvo 73%
About this data
Based on 1,582,710 first MOT tests of Nissan models carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
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Frequently asked questions
Answers from 1,582,710 first MOT tests of Nissan cars.
What is the average MOT pass rate for a Nissan?
69% of Nissans in our data passed at the first attempt, against 71% for all cars.
Which Nissan model has the best MOT pass rate?
The Nissan Leaf, with 82% passing first time. The lowest was the Nissan Primastar, at 47%, though age differences explain part of the gap.
Why do Nissans fail their MOT?
The most common failure area was suspension, recorded on 12.2% of Nissan tests.
How do I check a Nissan's MOT history?
Enter the registration in our free MOT check. Nissan models in our data had covered 66,769 miles on average at their MOT, so check how a particular car compares.
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