2010 Nissan X-Trail · 4,689 MOT tests
2010 Nissan X-Trail reliability
2010 Nissan X-Trails fail 46% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 20 of 20 X-Trail years (4,689 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan X-Trails: 29.3%)
- 46%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan X-Trails: 29.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 112,253
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,689
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 11.1% of tests fail here (228% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 31% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Nissan X-Trail
Fail rate by area
- Suspension25.8%
- Brakes14.6%
- Lights and electrics12.8%
- Steering11.1%
- Body, chassis and structure9.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7%
- Tyres5.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 11.69%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 8.72%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
CV joint boot split or insecure 6.31%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Position lamp not working 6.16%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.65%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 4.16%
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 (15.67%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.9%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.11%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.68%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (9.17%) · Suspension arm showing corrosion (8.87%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Nissan X-Trail reliable?
2010 Nissan X-Trails fail 46% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 20 of 20 X-Trail years (4,689 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Nissan X-Trail MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (11.69% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (8.72% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (6.31% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Nissan X-Trail have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Nissan X-Trail shows 112,253 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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