2012 Nissan X-Trail · 5,664 MOT tests
2012 Nissan X-Trail reliability
2012 Nissan X-Trails fail 36.7% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 20 X-Trail years (5,664 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan X-Trails: 29.3%)
- 36.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan X-Trails: 29.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 5% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 92,629
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,664
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- 2013 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 5.7% of tests fail here (116% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 72% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Nissan X-Trail
Fail rate by area
- Suspension19.9%
- Brakes11.6%
- Body, chassis and structure5.7%
- Steering5.7%
- Lights and electrics5.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.1%
- Tyres4.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 11.85%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
CV joint boot split or insecure 4.47%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 3.9%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.04%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.79%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Parking brake inoperative on one side 2.58%
The parking brake does not work on one side, so the car may not hold on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.42%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.71%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.31%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.46%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (6.83%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (6.11%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Nissan X-Trail reliable?
2012 Nissan X-Trails fail 36.7% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 20 X-Trail years (5,664 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Nissan X-Trail MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (11.85% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (4.47% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (3.9% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Nissan X-Trail have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Nissan X-Trail shows 92,629 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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