Nissan Ariya reliability: MOT pass rate and common faults
Nissan Ariya cars first used in 2022 had an MOT pass rate above the average for their age.
The MOT pass rate is one signal, not the whole story. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't record gearbox or engine faults, and a pass rate also reflects mileage and upkeep, so the table shows median mileage too. Whatever the year, the car in front of you matters more than its model's average.
First-time pass rate, all years together: initial tests passed with no repairs. 95% range 89.5% to 92.6%.
In 2025, 91.2% of the 1,337 initial MOT tests on Nissan Ariya cars were passed with no repairs. The same-age average, for all vehicles first used in the same years, was 88.5%. That is 2.7 points above the same-age average.
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Nissan Ariya MOT pass rate by year
| Year | Chart | Testsmedian miles | Passed first time | Against all vehicles that year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022age 3 | 1,33724,200 | 91.2%±1.7 | +2.7 ptsall: 88.5% |
Tests are initial MOT tests in 2025, not retests. Median miles is the middle odometer reading at the test: half had more, half had less. ± is the 95% margin of error in points (Wilson interval): a difference smaller than that could be chance. Years without a link have fewer than 10,000 tests, so they are listed here but don't have their own page.
When a car's mileage doesn't add upCommon Ariya problems at the MOT
MOT records show roadworthiness faults, not engine or gearbox problems. An MOT doesn't test an electric car's battery health or range.
What to check when viewing an Ariya
Tyres
- Check the tread on every tyre. The legal minimum for cars is 1.6 mm across the central three-quarters of the tread.
- Look for cuts, bulges, and wear on only the inner or outer edge, which can point to an alignment problem.
- Check that the spare wheel or the tyre repair kit is there.
Then read the car's own MOT history. Advisories in the same area at several tests are worth asking about.
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Is the Nissan Ariya reliable?
MOT results show only part of the picture. In 2025, 91.2% of initial MOT tests on Nissan Ariya cars were passed with no repairs, against a same-age average of 88.5%. That is 2.7 points above average. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't measure breakdowns, engine or gearbox faults, or repair costs.
What are the most common Nissan Ariya problems at the MOT?
The most common failure area is tyres (in 44.1% of failed tests). A failed test can count in more than one area.
What mileage is normal for a 3-year-old Nissan Ariya?
At their 2025 MOT tests, Nissan Ariya cars first used in 2022, about 3 years old, had a median of 24,200 miles. Half had more and half had less.
How do I check a specific Ariya's MOT history?
Enter its registration in our free check. It lists that car's own MOT results, the faults and advisories recorded and the mileage at each test, and flags repeated advisories and mileage that goes down.
Check a car's MOT history for freeWhat MOT data can't tell you about any Nissan Ariya
Outstanding finance, write-offs, theft and plate changes aren't in MOT records. For a particular car, you need a history check.
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Points above (+) or below (−) the same-age average for all vehicles.
All 16 Nissan modelsCars ranked by MOT pass rate, by ageSource: DVSA anonymised MOT tests, 2025. For guidance only: these figures describe all Nissan Ariya cars tested, not the one you're looking at. How we count