2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Nissan X-Trail MOT pass rate and common faults

1,365 MOT tests in 2024. 52.3% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time52.3%
Failed or needed repairs47.7%
Typical mileage at test118,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,365 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn12.8%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play11.1%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.9%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.9%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.6%
  6. Position lamp: not working4.2%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.0%
  8. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened3.8%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.4%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    56 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension37.9%
  2. Brakes23.4%
  3. Lights & electrics14.9%
  4. Steering13.3%
  5. Body & chassis11.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.8%
  7. Tyres6.8%
  8. Emissions & leaks5.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.6%
  4. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened12.5%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.8%

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 2010 Nissan X-Trail?

In 2024, 52.3% of 2010 Nissan X-Trail cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,365 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Nissan X-Trail?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2010 Nissan X-Trail reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).