MOT reliability
Nissan Kicks
8 vehicles · 13 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Nissan Kicks vehicles and 13 completed MOT tests, the Nissan Kicks has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 29,166 miles.
8
Vehicles
13
MOT tests
8,038
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Nissan Kicks problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Nissan Kicks MOT tests:
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Lamps & electrical50%
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Visibility29%
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Brakes7%
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Seatbelts & equipment7%
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Identification & plates7%
Nissan Kicks pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 4 | 75% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (8)
Most common Nissan Kicks MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan Kicks MOT tests:
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) (1 times)
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a)) (1 times)
- Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both side windows (3.2 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen (3.2 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Central Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i)) (1 times)
- Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a)) (1 times)
Nissan Kicks pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 13 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 27,869 |
| 2020 | 2 | 6 | 83% | 44,753 |
| 2019 | 3 | 4 | 75% | 38,643 |
Nissan Kicks reliability FAQ
Across 8 Nissan Kicks vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Nissan Kicks MOT issues are:
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)); Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)); Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)).
The typical Nissan Kicks in our data has covered around
29,166 miles.
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