2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Nissan Navara MOT pass rate and common faults

1,861 MOT tests in 2024. 55.4% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time55.4%
Failed or needed repairs44.6%
Typical mileage at test129,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,861 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.3%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.7%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.9%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.5%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.4%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid3.9%
  7. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.2%
  8. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.2%
  9. Side repeaters: not working2.9%
  10. Washers: not working2.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics34.0%
  2. Suspension25.1%
  3. Body & chassis22.7%
  4. Brakes13.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)13.1%
  6. Steering9.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks8.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.0%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.5%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.4%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn8.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Nissan Navara?

In 2024, 55.4% of 2010 Nissan Navara cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,861 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Nissan Navara?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Nissan Navara reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).