MOT reliability

Nissan Acenta

Q: Is the Nissan Acenta reliable?

Across 2 Nissan Acenta vehicles in our MOT data, 62% pass the MOT (a 38% failure rate), with about 2.0 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Nissan Acenta?

The typical Nissan Acenta in our data has covered around 127,142 miles.

2 vehicles · 24 completed MOT tests analysed

62%

MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Nissan Acenta vehicles and 24 completed MOT tests, the Nissan Acenta has an overall 62% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 127,142 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

4,924

Avg miles / year

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Nissan Acenta problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Nissan Acenta MOT tests:

Other31%
Tyres, wheels & suspension29%
Brakes12%
Identification & plates12%
Lamps & electrical6%
Steering4%
Visibility4%
Body & structure2%

Nissan Acenta pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	1	100%
4	1	100%
5	1	100%
6	1	100%
7	1	100%
8	2	50%
9	2	50%
10	2	50%
11	4	50%
13	2	50%
14	2	50%
15	2	50%

Fuel types: Other (1), Petrol (1)

Most common Nissan Acenta MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan Acenta MOT tests:

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (6 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded exhaust system corroded (2 times)
Heatshield loose at fuel tank (2 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
Rear brakediscs corroded (2 times)
General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system heavily corroded (2 times)
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Exhaust flanges heavily corroded worn Exhaust system heavily corroded (2 times)
General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded (2 times)
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (1 times)
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)

Nissan Acenta pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2011	1	21	62%	60,425

Nissan Acenta reliability FAQ

Across 2 Nissan Acenta vehicles in our MOT data, 62% pass the MOT (a 38% failure rate), with about 2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Nissan Acenta MOT issues are: Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)); Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded exhaust system corroded.

The typical Nissan Acenta in our data has covered around 127,142 miles.

Compare the Nissan Acenta

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