Nissan reliability: MOT results 2024
Figures updated
Ranked 42 of 52 makes
1,538,532 Nissan cars aged 3 to 20 had an MOT in 2024, and 32.6% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Allowing for age and mileage, a Nissan is 15% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At their first MOT, 11.8% failed (UK 12.7%).
Nissan models ranked
| Model | Score | Fail rate | First MOT | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan GT-R | 394 | 6.2% | – | 2,357 |
| Nissan 350 | 146 | 27.2% | – | 5,115 |
| Nissan Serena | 136 | 24.1% | – | 2,408 |
| Nissan Leaf | 113 | 11.7% | 11.4% | 2,236 |
| Nissan Elgrand | 112 | 31.6% | 33.7% | 12,619 |
| Nissan Cube | 106 | 33.5% | – | 2,762 |
| Nissan Almera | 94 | 44.8% | – | 10,267 |
| Nissan X-Trail | 94 | 29.7% | 11.7% | 90,156 |
| Nissan Note | 93 | 36.3% | – | 152,498 |
| Nissan Pathfinder | 93 | 46.2% | – | 5,685 |
| Nissan Pixo | 92 | 36.3% | – | 11,513 |
| Nissan Navaravan | 89 | 32.4% | 16.2% | 71,982 |
| Nissan Qashqai | 88 | 31.4% | 9.9% | 561,521 |
| Nissan Micra | 85 | 35.3% | 9.6% | 219,743 |
| Nissan Pulsar | 84 | 27.1% | – | 21,080 |
| Nissan Primastarvan | 83 | 53.2% | – | 8,644 |
| Nissan Juke | 81 | 30.8% | 10.6% | 307,145 |
| Nissan NV300van | 72 | 27.4% | 21.1% | 2,234 |
| Nissan NV200van | 69 | 44.2% | – | 25,502 |
| Nissan E-NV200 | 50 | 26.6% | 24.0% | 5,385 |
Nissan MOT failure rate by age
What Nissan cars fail on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 13.3% | ▲ 1.5× as often |
| Lights and electrics | 11.8% | About average |
| Brakes | 7.4% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Tyres | 5.9% | ▼ 11% less often |
| Visibility | 5.9% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Steering | 4.3% | ▲ 2.2× as often |
| Body and structure | 3.7% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 3.0% | About average |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.5% | ▲ 1.7× as often |
| Wheels | 0.5% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
Most common Nissan MOT faults
- Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.4% of tests
- Position lamp: not working3.7% of tests
- Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.5% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0% of tests
- Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.9% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9% of tests
Compare Nissan cars with their rivals
- Nissan Qashqai vs Ford Kuga
- Nissan Qashqai vs Kia Sportage
- Nissan Qashqai vs Volkswagen Tiguan
- Nissan Juke vs Vauxhall Mokka
- Nissan Qashqai vs Honda CR-V
- Nissan Qashqai vs Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
- Nissan Juke vs Renault Captur
- Nissan Qashqai vs Peugeot 3008
- Nissan Qashqai vs Hyundai Tucson
- Nissan Qashqai vs Audi Q3
- Nissan Juke vs Peugeot 2008
- Nissan Qashqai vs Toyota RAV4
- Nissan Juke vs MINI Countryman
- Nissan Juke vs Ford EcoSport
- Nissan Juke vs Toyota C-HR
- Nissan Juke vs Dacia Duster
Frequently asked questions
›Are Nissan cars reliable?
By MOT results, Nissan ranks 42 of 52 makes in 2024, with a reliability score of 87 (100 is average for the same age and mileage). 32.6% of Nissan cars failed their MOT first time.
›What is the most reliable Nissan?
The Nissan GT-R, with a score of 394. The lowest-scoring is the E-NV200 (50).
›What do Nissan cars fail their MOT on?
Steering: 4.3% of Nissan MOTs failed on it, 2.2 times the rate for similar cars. The single most common fault was “Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn”.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we calculate the league.