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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Nissan Tida. Check any Tida by registration number below.

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57.9%

Avg Pass Rate

-23.3%

vs Nissan Avg

3

Year Ranges

Below Average

Reliability

Nissan Tida — MOT Reliability Overview

The Nissan Tida has an average MOT pass rate of 57.9%, which is 23.3 percentage points below the Nissan brand average of 81.2%. This suggests the Tida can be more maintenance-intensive than average. Pay close attention to the common failure points listed below if you are considering buying one.

The most common reasons a Nissan Tida fails its MOT are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn. If you are preparing your Tida for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Nissan Tida, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Nissan Tida performs at MOT across different model years.

2010

Based on 42 vehicles

59.5%Below Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

13.0%

Retest Rate

26.1%

2009

Based on 131 vehicles

48.9%Poor
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

10.7%

Retest Rate

33.3%

0

Based on 112 vehicles

65.2%Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Mileage at 5yr

82k mi

Top MOT Failures — Nissan Tida

The most common reasons a Nissan Tida fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

11.5%
2

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

9.2%
Nissan Tida Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

16.7%

Front Nearside

11.9%

Rear

4.8%

Other Nissan Models

Compare MOT reliability across Nissan models.

Nissan Skyline

92.4% pass rate

Nissan Patrol

74.5% pass rate

Nissan Vanette

41.8% pass rate

Nissan Qashqai (j10 )

93.3% pass rate

Nissan Serena

69.7% pass rate

Nissan Qashqai Tekna Dig-t Mhev

96.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Nissan Tida

Nissan Tida — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Nissan Tida MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Nissan Tida?
The average MOT pass rate for the Nissan Tida is 57.9% compared to the Nissan average of 81.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Nissan Tida?
The most common MOT failures on the Nissan Tida are: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (11.5%), A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (9.2%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Nissan Tida reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 57.9%, the Nissan Tida is rated as "Below Average" for reliability. This suggests more frequent issues — pay close attention to the common failures listed on this page when buying or maintaining this model.
How do I check the MOT history of a Nissan Tida?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Nissan Tida?
Typical mileage for the Nissan Tida: 82,396 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Tida to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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