Nissan Tiida
From 839 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 120 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 | 120 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 50 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 45 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 39 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 23 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 23 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 21 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 20 |
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 20 |
| emissions test unable to be completed | 19 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 27.4% of Tiida failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 37.1% 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 £149.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, exhaust system leaking or insecure |
| 2009 | 58.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tiidas tested had between 57,781 and 96,718 miles on the clock.
At 79,016 median miles, the Tiida has 0.05 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 Tiida MOT pass rate?
The Nissan Tiida has a 60.4% MOT pass rate based on 839 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Nissan Tiida?
The most common MOT failure on the Nissan Tiida is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 120 failures. Other common issues include a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Nissan Tiida at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Nissan Tiida is 79,016 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 57,781 and 96,718 miles.
Buying a used Tiida?
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 60.4% pass rate and an average repair bill of £149 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 27.4% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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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.