NISSAN FIGARO MOT pass rate
71.8% of 4,032 NISSAN FIGARO MOT tests pass.
At 71.8%, The FIGARO passes slightly less often than the average across all NISSAN models (74.9%).
The NISSAN FIGARO passes 71.8% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Unusually, pass rate is higher for older examples: 69.9% at 6–10 years compared with 72.1% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (10) | 10 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 69.9% | 153 | 87,201 miles |
| 10–15 years | 69.9% | 475 | 93,429 miles |
| 15+ years | 72.1% | 3,394 | 93,805 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the NISSAN FIGARO
The most common reason the NISSAN FIGARO fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 49.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 49.8% | Not working |
| Brakes | 43.4% | Across an axle |
| Suspension | 41.3% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Body, chassis, structure | 37.6% | Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Visibility | 25.2% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 18.9% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Steering | 13.0% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 11.1% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Tyres | 9.3% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.1% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related NISSAN models
- NISSAN QASHQAI — 75.0% pass rate
- NISSAN JUKE — 76.4% pass rate
- NISSAN MICRA — 72.1% pass rate
- NISSAN NOTE — 72.6% pass rate
- NISSAN X-TRAIL — 75.5% pass rate
- NISSAN NAVARA — 77.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the NISSAN FIGARO?
- 71.8% of NISSAN FIGARO MOT tests pass, based on 4,032 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the NISSAN FIGARO?
- The most common reason the NISSAN FIGARO fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 49.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the NISSAN FIGARO's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the NISSAN service history guide for how to check and keep one.