2010 Nissan Navara — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2010 Nissan Navara passed 71.7% of its 13,528 recorded MOT tests. That is 1.3 percentage points worse than pick-up trucks of a similar age, which fail at 27.0%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 17.3% of tests against 12.8% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are joints, position lamp and track rod end — joints alone was recorded 1,038 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 24.7% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 29.0% once past 150k.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 27.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 27.1% of tests failed in 2021 against 28.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 17.3% | 2,336 |
| 2 | Suspension | 12.8% | 1,733 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 11.3% | 1,529 |
| 4 | Visibility | 8.4% | 1,141 |
| 5 | Brakes | 8.1% | 1,100 |
| 6 | Steering | 7.0% | 952 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 1,038 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 997 |
| 3 | Track rod end | 950 |
| 4 | Ball joint | 936 |
| 5 | Washers | 844 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 725 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 27.6% | 3,735 |
| 2 | Suspension | 27.3% | 3,688 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 23.7% | 3,206 |
| 4 | Tyres | 19.3% | 2,613 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 17.4% | 2,348 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 12.1% | 1,639 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 73 | 24.7% |
| 30-60k | 477 | 23.9% |
| 60-90k | 1,974 | 25.8% |
| 90-120k | 3,790 | 28.4% |
| 120-150k | 3,614 | 29.5% |
| 150k+ | 3,569 | 29.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,133 | 27.1% |
| 2022 | 3,024 | 28.4% |
| 2023 | 2,779 | 28.5% |
| 2024 | 2,451 | 29.0% |
| 2025 | 2,141 | 28.8% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Navara
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 17.3% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (17.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (12.8% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Body, structure & corrosion (11.3% 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 2010 Nissan Navaras pass their MOT?
71.7% of the 13,528 2010 Nissan Navara MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 28.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Nissan Navara?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 17.3% of tests, followed by suspension (12.8%).
Does the 2010 Navara get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 24.7% in the 0-30k band to 29.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 13,528 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.