2014 Nissan Figaro — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2014 Nissan Figaro passed 75.1% of its 313 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (17.8% fail rate), the 2014 Figaro comes out 7.1pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 11.8% of all tests — 3.2 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, rear fog lamp and service brake imbalance — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 19 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 19.2% of 30-60k cars fail, rising to 23.8% once past 120-150k.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: steering was flagged on 16.6% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 26.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 35.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 11.8% | 37 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.6% | 27 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.7% | 24 |
| 4 | Suspension | 5.8% | 18 |
| 5 | Steering | 5.1% | 16 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.5% | 14 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 19 |
| 2 | Rear fog lamp | 17 |
| 3 | Service brake imbalance | 17 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 17 |
| 5 | Steering rack | 13 |
| 6 | Catalyst emissions | 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 | Steering | 16.6% | 52 |
| 2 | Tyres | 16.6% | 52 |
| 3 | Brakes | 15.7% | 49 |
| 4 | Suspension | 14.7% | 46 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 14.4% | 45 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 13.1% | 41 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 52 | 19.2% |
| 60-90k | 109 | 26.6% |
| 90-120k | 88 | 27.3% |
| 120-150k | 42 | 23.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 82 | 26.8% |
| 2022 | 68 | 20.6% |
| 2023 | 70 | 22.9% |
| 2024 | 42 | 19.1% |
| 2025 | 51 | 35.3% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Figaro
On a 2014 Figaro, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 11.8% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (11.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (8.6% 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.
- Body, structure & corrosion (7.7% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
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 2014 Nissan Figaros pass their MOT?
75.1% of the 313 2014 Nissan Figaro MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 24.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Nissan Figaro?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.8% of tests, followed by brakes (8.6%).
Does the 2014 Figaro get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 19.2% in the 30-60k band to 23.8% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 313 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.