Nissan X-Trail Acenta Premium Dci Cvt
From 308 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 15 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.
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 15 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 8 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 7 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 5 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 5 |
| wiper blade defective | 4 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 3 |
| a battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier | 1 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 1 |
| reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 16% of X-Trail Acenta Premium Dci Cvt failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 56% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £106.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 90.6% | engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2019 | 86% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all X-Trail Acenta Premium Dci Cvts tested had between 26,469 and 37,661 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 30,816 median miles, the X-Trail Acenta Premium Dci Cvt has 0.036 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 X-Trail Acenta Premium Dci Cvt MOT pass rate?
The Nissan X-Trail Acenta Premium Dci Cvt has a 89% MOT pass rate based on 308 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Nissan X-Trail Acenta Premium Dci Cvt?
The most common MOT failure on the Nissan X-Trail Acenta Premium Dci Cvt is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 15 failures. Other common issues include engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction.
What is the typical mileage of a Nissan X-Trail Acenta Premium Dci Cvt at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Nissan X-Trail Acenta Premium Dci Cvt is 30,816 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 26,469 and 37,661 miles.
Buying a used X-Trail Acenta Premium Dci Cvt?
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.
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