2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Nissan Figaro MOT pass rate and common faults

104 MOT tests in 2024. 62.5% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time62.5%
Failed or needed repairs37.5%
Typical mileage at test85,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 104 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake imbalance: across an axle5.8%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.8%
  3. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.8%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.8%
  5. Rear fog lamp: not working4.8%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid4.8%
  7. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.8%
  8. Position lamp: not working3.8%
  9. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.8%
  10. Service brake performance: has no recorded effort at a wheel2.9%
    4 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics38.5%
  2. Body & chassis18.3%
  3. Brakes17.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.5%
  5. Suspension9.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks9.6%
  7. Steering5.8%
  8. Tyres4.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure17.3%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened15.4%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.4%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.6%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: service brake imbalance: across an axle. 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 2010 Nissan Figaro?

In 2024, 62.5% of 2010 Nissan Figaro cars passed their MOT first time, across 104 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Nissan Figaro?

The most common failure reasons were service brake imbalance: across an axle; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Nissan Figaro reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).