NISSAN PICKUP MOT pass rate
62.7% of 1,916 NISSAN PICKUP MOT tests pass.
The PICKUP passes 62.7% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all NISSAN models (74.9%).
The NISSAN PICKUP passes 62.7% 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: 55.4% at 10–15 years compared with 62.8% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (7) | 7 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 55.4% | 65 | 120,747 miles |
| 15+ years | 62.8% | 1,844 | 113,935 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the NISSAN PICKUP
The most common reason the NISSAN PICKUP fails its MOT is brakes — present in 65.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Excessively binding".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 65.1% | Excessively binding |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 63.0% | Not working |
| Body, chassis, structure | 56.1% | Or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting |
| Suspension | 54.8% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Visibility | 20.0% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 11.7% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Tyres | 10.2% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 6.7% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.5% | Unable to be completed |
| Identification of the vehicle | 4.0% | Inscription illegible |
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 PICKUP?
- 62.7% of NISSAN PICKUP MOT tests pass, based on 1,916 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the NISSAN PICKUP?
- The most common reason the NISSAN PICKUP fails its MOT is brakes — present in 65.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Excessively binding".
- Does this show the NISSAN PICKUP'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.