2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Nissan X-Trail MOT pass rate and common faults

5,342 MOT tests in 2024. 83.5% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time83.5%
Failed or needed repairs16.5%
Typical mileage at test38,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,342 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.4%
    332 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    90 marked dangerous
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.7%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.4%
    34 marked dangerous
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes6.1%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  3. Tyres4.0%
  4. Lights & electrics3.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.2%
  6. Suspension1.6%
  7. Body & chassis0.3%
  8. Wheels0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick17.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.0%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2019 Nissan X-Trail?

In 2024, 83.5% of 2019 Nissan X-Trail cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,342 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Nissan X-Trail?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2019 Nissan X-Trail reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).