Know Your MOT

MOT failure rate and common problems for the Nissan Tekna, and how to check your own car by registration.

Updated 05 September 2026.

22.2%fail rate

Nissan Tekna MOT failure rate

What a Nissan Tekna fails its MOT on, and the part that fixes each.

What it fails on, and why

Suspension41.7% of failures

Suspension failures usually mean a worn or snapped coil spring, a leaking shock absorber, or play in a lower arm ball joint or bush. The tester checks for corrosion, fractures and excessive movement. A broken front spring is one of the most common failures on higher-mileage cars and is a straightforward replacement.

Other33.3% of failures

This covers a range of smaller items, from a non-working horn to a warning light left on.

Exhaust & emissions8.3% of failures

Exhaust failures cover leaks, insecure mountings and emissions over the limit. A blowing exhaust, a failed lambda reading or a diesel that smokes beyond the limit will fail.

The parts that fix each

If your car has just failed, you have 10 working days to fix the items and get a free partial retest. Confirm the exact fitment against your registration or VIN before buying.

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Other models

All Nissan models MOT failure rates comparedRanked worst to bestNissan Micra MOT failures28.5% failure rateNissan Qashqai MOT failures22.6% failure rateFord Fiesta MOT failures27.1% failure rate

Questions and answers

What is the MOT failure rate of the Nissan Tekna?

It fails 22.2% of its MOT tests across the DVSA record, from 54 tests.

What do these cars fail their MOT on most?

The most common failure area is suspension, at 41.7% of this model's failures.