Nissan Sunny MOT pass rate
71.9% of 1,336 Nissan Sunny MOT tests pass.
At 71.9%, the Sunny passes slightly less often than the average across all Nissan models (74.9%).
The Nissan Sunny passes 71.9% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (2) | 2 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (7) | 7 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 71.8% | 1,327 | 80,385 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the Nissan Sunny
The most common reason the Nissan Sunny fails its MOT is suspension — present in 77.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 77.9% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Brakes | 51.5% | Excessively binding |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 50.6% | Not working |
| Body, chassis, structure | 45.9% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Tyres | 17.9% | Has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 17.7% | Emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |
| Visibility | 16.1% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 12.1% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 9.4% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.8% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related Nissan models
- Nissan 200sx — 87.7% pass rate
- Nissan Pickup — 62.7% pass rate
- Nissan Patrol — 79.0% pass rate
- Nissan Murano — 70.1% pass rate
- Nissan Kubistar — 58.3% pass rate
- Nissan Silvia — 88.6% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the Nissan Sunny?
- 71.9% of Nissan Sunny MOT tests pass, based on 1,336 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the Nissan Sunny?
- The most common reason the Nissan Sunny fails its MOT is suspension — present in 77.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength".
- Does this show the Nissan Sunny'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.