2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Nissan Pulsar MOT pass rate and common faults

7,499 MOT tests in 2024. 67.1% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time67.1%
Failed or needed repairs32.9%
Typical mileage at test62,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,499 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn8.5%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.5%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
    313 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    288 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.6%
  8. Position lamp: not working1.4%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.4%
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%
    153 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension19.6%
  2. Brakes12.7%
  3. Tyres7.8%
  4. Lights & electrics7.1%
  5. Steering5.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.4%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  8. Body & chassis1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.9%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.1%

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: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. 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 2015 Nissan Pulsar?

In 2024, 67.1% of 2015 Nissan Pulsar cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,499 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Nissan Pulsar?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2015 Nissan Pulsar reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).