2020 Nissan X-Trail · 8,356 MOT tests
2020 Nissan X-Trail reliability
2020 Nissan X-Trails fail 11.1% of first MOT tests, 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 20 X-Trail years (8,356 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan X-Trails: 29.3%)
- 11.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan X-Trails: 29.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 12% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 29,474
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,356
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 1.9% of tests fail here (195% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 51% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Nissan X-Trail
Fail rate by area
- Brakes3.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.8%
- Tyres2.2%
- Lights and electrics2.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.9%
- Suspension0.6%
- Body, chassis and structure0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.68%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.5%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.66%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.62%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.57%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 0.49%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Brake pads wearing thin (9.89%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.55%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.04%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.08%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.25%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.17%)
Other years
Every Nissan X-Trail year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Nissan X-Trail reliable?
2020 Nissan X-Trails fail 11.1% of first MOT tests, 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 20 X-Trail years (8,356 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Nissan X-Trail MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.68% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.5% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.66% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Nissan X-Trail have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Nissan X-Trail shows 29,474 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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