Nissan Pickup
From 2,226 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Pickups fare better: 2009 models pass at 68% vs 64% for 2004.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame and spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 157 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 157 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 144 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 118 |
| body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point | 98 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 92 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 84 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 75 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 74 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 67 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 67 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 28.4% of Pickup failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 38.4% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £148.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 68% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2007 | 61.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
| 2006 | 69.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 2005 | 60.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
4 earlier years
| 2004 | 64% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2003 | 68.8% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 2002 | 59.5% | body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
| 2001 | 69.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
Typical mileage
Half of all Pickups tested had between 93,486 and 143,979 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 115,738 median miles, the Pickup has 0.03 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Nissan models
| Nissan Qashqai | 76.1% |
| Nissan Juke | 75.3% |
| Nissan Micra | 71.2% |
| Nissan Note | 70.9% |
| Nissan Navara | 77% |
Common questions
What is the Nissan Pickup MOT pass rate?
The Nissan Pickup has a 65.3% MOT pass rate based on 2,226 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Nissan Pickup?
The most common MOT failure on the Nissan Pickup is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 157 failures. Other common issues include significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake.
What is the typical mileage of a Nissan Pickup at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Nissan Pickup is 115,738 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 93,486 and 143,979 miles.
Buying a used Pickup?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 65.3% pass rate and an average repair bill of £148 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 28.4% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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