2013 Nissan Figaro — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2013 Nissan Figaro passed 70.8% of its 257 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (19.9% fail rate), the 2013 Figaro comes out 9.2pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and emissions & environmental.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (11.3%) and brakes (8.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are service brake performance, component mounting prescribed areas and integral vehicle structure condition — service brake performance alone was recorded 17 times.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 27.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 24.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 31.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 11.3% | 29 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.9% | 23 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 7.4% | 19 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.4% | 19 |
| 5 | Suspension | 5.8% | 15 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.3% | 11 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Service brake performance | 17 |
| 2 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 15 |
| 3 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 15 |
| 4 | Catalyst emissions | 15 |
| 5 | Rear fog lamp | 14 |
| 6 | Service brake imbalance | 13 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 27.6% | 71 |
| 2 | Tyres | 26.1% | 67 |
| 3 | Brakes | 24.9% | 64 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 21.4% | 55 |
| 5 | Steering | 16.3% | 42 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 14.8% | 38 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 60-90k | 112 | 29.5% |
| 90-120k | 83 | 30.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 53 | 24.5% |
| 2022 | 53 | 26.4% |
| 2023 | 58 | 29.3% |
| 2024 | 52 | 34.6% |
| 2025 | 41 | 31.7% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Figaro
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 11.3% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (11.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (8.9% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Emissions & environmental (7.4% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2013 Nissan Figaros pass their MOT?
70.8% of the 257 2013 Nissan Figaro MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 29.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Nissan Figaro?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.3% of tests, followed by brakes (8.9%).
Does the 2013 Figaro get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 29.5% in the 60-90k band to 30.1% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 257 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.