Nissan Stagea
From 253 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake. The top issue, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, caused 10 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 10 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 8 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 8 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 8 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 7 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated | 6 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 6 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 6 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 5 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 30.9% of Stagea failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £89.
Typical mileage
Half of all Stageas tested had between 70,666 and 102,318 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 83,359 median miles, the Stagea has 0.02 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 Stagea MOT pass rate?
The Nissan Stagea has a 83.4% MOT pass rate based on 253 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Nissan Stagea?
The most common MOT failure on the Nissan Stagea is steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, which caused 10 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Nissan Stagea at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Nissan Stagea is 83,359 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 70,666 and 102,318 miles.
Buying a used Stagea?
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 83.4% pass rate and an average repair bill of £89 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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