2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Nissan Figaro MOT pass rate and common faults

141 MOT tests in 2024. 59.6% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time59.6%
Failed or needed repairs40.4%
Typical mileage at test91,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 141 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.0%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.0%
  3. Rear fog lamp: not working4.3%
  4. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced4.3%
  5. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.3%
  6. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.3%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.3%
  8. Stop lamp: not working2.1%
  9. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting2.1%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics26.2%
  2. Body & chassis18.4%
  3. Brakes17.7%
  4. Emissions & leaks14.2%
  5. Suspension12.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.6%
  7. Steering7.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine19.1%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.3%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.3%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Nissan Figaro?

In 2024, 59.6% of 2009 Nissan Figaro cars passed their MOT first time, across 141 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Nissan Figaro?

The most common failure reasons were exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; rear fog lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Nissan Figaro reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).