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Nissan Ariya MOT Check

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

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91.0%

Avg Pass Rate

+10.3%

vs Nissan Avg

1

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Nissan Ariya — MOT Reliability Overview

The Nissan Ariya has an average MOT pass rate of 91.0%, which is 10.3 percentage points above the Nissan brand average of 80.8%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Ariya is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Nissan Ariya fails its MOT are lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, suspension, brakes. If you are preparing your Ariya 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 Ariya, 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 Ariya performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 3,000 vehicles

91.0%Excellent
Nissan average: 80.8%
Dangerous Defects

0.7%

Retest Rate

6.5%

Mileage at 3yr

16k mi

Top MOT Failures — Nissan Ariya

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

1

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment

9.8%
2

Suspension

7.5%
3

Brakes

7.0%
4

Tyres

8.2%
5

Exhaust, fuel and emissions

1.5%
Nissan Ariya Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

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

Front

25.0%

Rear

23.0%

Offside

17.0%

Other Nissan Models

Compare MOT reliability across Nissan models.

Nissan Qashqai

80.8% pass rate

Nissan Juke

79.5% pass rate

Nissan Micra

77.2% pass rate

Nissan Note

78.8% pass rate

Nissan X-Trail

79.2% pass rate

Nissan Leaf

88.5% 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 Ariya

Nissan Ariya — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Nissan Ariya MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Nissan Ariya?
The average MOT pass rate for the Nissan Ariya is 91.0% compared to the Nissan average of 80.8%. 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 Ariya?
The most common MOT failures on the Nissan Ariya are: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (9.8%), Suspension (7.5%), Brakes (7.0%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Nissan Ariya reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 91.0%, the Nissan Ariya is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Nissan Ariya?
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 Ariya?
Typical mileage for the Nissan Ariya: 16,000 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Ariya to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Nissan Ariya's MOT History

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