Nissan MOT pass rate
2,707,377 MOT tests in 2024. Overall pass rate: 75.3%
Nissan has a 75.3% MOT pass rate based on 2,707,377 real DVSA test records from 2024. That is 3.0 percentage points below the UK average of 78.3%. It ranks 64 out of 85 makes.
The strongest model is the 370Z at 95.1%, while the Tiida is lowest at 60.4%.
The single most common reason a Nissan fails its MOT is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which accounted for 189,157 failures.
Most common Nissan MOT failures
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 189,157 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 64,130 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 57,983 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 53,277 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 52,389 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 43,117 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 41,554 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 38,711 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 37,926 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 34,570 |
How Nissan compares
Nissan pass rate75.3%
UK average78.3%
Black line = UK average (78.3%). Based on 57.7 million MOT tests.