2009 Nissan X-Trail · 6,868 MOT tests
2009 Nissan X-Trail reliability
2009 Nissan X-Trails fail 47% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 20 X-Trail years (6,868 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan X-Trails: 29.3%)
- 47%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan X-Trails: 29.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 113,968
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,868
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- 2010 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 13.5% of tests fail here (279% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 29% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Nissan X-Trail
Fail rate by area
- Suspension23.5%
- Lights and electrics16.9%
- Brakes14.6%
- Steering13.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.7%
- Tyres5.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 10.51%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 8.94%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Position lamp not working 7.63%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 4.72%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.35%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 3.95%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.64%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.39%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (11.72%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.72%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (8.79%) · Suspension arm showing corrosion (8.53%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Nissan X-Trail reliable?
2009 Nissan X-Trails fail 47% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 20 X-Trail years (6,868 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Nissan X-Trail MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (10.51% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (8.94% of tests), position lamp not working (7.63% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Nissan X-Trail have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Nissan X-Trail shows 113,968 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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