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

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67.9%

Avg Pass Rate

-13.3%

vs Nissan Avg

6

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Nissan Tiida — MOT Reliability Overview

The Nissan Tiida has an average MOT pass rate of 67.9%, which is 13.3 percentage points below the Nissan brand average of 81.2%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Tiida on the road.

The most common reasons a Nissan Tiida 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, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened. If you are preparing your Tiida 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 Tiida, 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 Tiida performs at MOT across different model years.

2011

Based on 37 vehicles

45.9%Poor
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

8.3%

Retest Rate

50.0%

2010

Based on 422 vehicles

53.3%Below Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

7.3%

Retest Rate

39.3%

2009

Based on 645 vehicles

53.0%Below Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

9.4%

Retest Rate

43.5%

2008

Based on 491 vehicles

93.5%Excellent
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

10.3%

Retest Rate

58.6%

Mileage at 5yr

78k mi

Mileage at 10yr

104k mi

2007

Based on 109 vehicles

95.4%Excellent
Nissan average: 81.2%
Mileage at 10yr

136k mi

0

Based on 740 vehicles

66.4%Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Mileage at 5yr

79k mi

Top MOT Failures — Nissan Tiida

The most common reasons a Nissan Tiida 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

5.8%
2

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

4.9%
3

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

4.2%
4

Exhaust system leaking or insecure

3.8%
5

Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer

2.6%
Nissan Tiida Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

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

Front Offside

21.6%

Rear Offside

18.9%

Rear Nearside

16.2%

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 Tiida

Nissan Tiida — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Nissan Tiida MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Nissan Tiida?
The average MOT pass rate for the Nissan Tiida is 67.9% 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 Tiida?
The most common MOT failures on the Nissan Tiida are: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (5.8%), A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (4.9%), A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (4.2%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Nissan Tiida reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 67.9%, the Nissan Tiida is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Nissan Tiida?
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 Tiida?
Typical mileage for the Nissan Tiida: 78,077 miles at 5 years, 104,246 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Tiida to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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