Nissan Silvia
From 963 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, emissions levels exceed default limits and windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 20 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 20 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 17 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 12 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 10 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 10 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 10 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 10 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 9 |
| audible warning inoperative | 8 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 8 |
Nissan Silvia on UK roads
Fleet numbers are roughly stable, with 29 new registrations and 29 leaving.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 378 | 710 | +5 | -0 | +8 |
| 2025 Q2 | 372 | 708 | +6 | -0 | +7 |
| 2025 Q1 | 313 | 760 | +6 | -7 | -1 |
| 2024 Q4 | 302 | 772 | +12 | -22 | -10 |
| 2024 Q3 | 364 | 720 | +7 | -7 | +0 |
| 2024 Q2 | 366 | 718 | +10 | -0 | +25 |
| 2024 Q1 | 326 | 733 | +7 | -27 | -20 |
| 2023 Q4 | 305 | 774 | +11 | -2 | +9 |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
Typical mileage
Half of all Silvias tested had between 81,823 and 123,341 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 102,709 median miles, the Silvia has 0.015 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 Silvia MOT pass rate?
The Nissan Silvia has a 84.1% MOT pass rate based on 963 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Nissan Silvia?
The most common MOT failure on the Nissan Silvia is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 20 failures. Other common issues include emissions levels exceed default limits.
How many Nissan Silvias are on UK roads?
There are 378 Nissan Silvias currently licensed on UK roads, with 710 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Nissan Silvia at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Nissan Silvia is 102,709 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 81,823 and 123,341 miles.
Buying a used Silvia?
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 84.1% pass rate and an average repair bill of £61 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.