Nissan Micra vs Nissan X-trail 2.2 sport: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Nissan Micra
71%
MOT pass rate · 829,762 vehicles
Nissan X-trail 2.2 sport
20%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Nissan Micra (71%) and Nissan X-trail 2.2 sport (20%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Nissan Micra | Nissan X-trail 2.2 sport |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 71% ✓ | 20% |
| MOT failure rate | 29% ✓ | 80% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 85,745 mi | 146,418 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 829,762 | 1 |
Most common faults
Nissan Micra
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nissan X-trail 2.2 sport
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Nissan Micra (71%) and Nissan X-trail 2.2 sport (20%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Nissan Micra report Full Nissan X-trail 2.2 sport report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.