2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Nissan X-Trail MOT pass rate and common faults

1,625 MOT tests in 2024. 61.2% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time61.2%
Failed or needed repairs38.8%
Typical mileage at test99,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,625 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn12.2%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.5%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.5%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    72 marked dangerous
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.0%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.7%
  8. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.6%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  10. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension28.7%
  2. Brakes21.1%
  3. Steering7.9%
  4. Body & chassis7.5%
  5. Lights & electrics7.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.0%
  7. Tyres6.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.4%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.2%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn8.6%

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 2012 Nissan X-Trail?

In 2024, 61.2% of 2012 Nissan X-Trail cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,625 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 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 2012 Nissan X-Trail reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).