Nissan March
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 5 model years from 714 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
94%
Total Tests
714
Highest Pass Rate
2013 (98%)
Years Covered
5
About the Nissan March
The Nissan March was MOT tested 714 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 5 model years (2010 to 2014), with an average pass rate of 94%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2013 model has the highest pass rate at 98% from 249 tests. The 2011 model has the lowest at 88%. The 10 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
Newer Nissan Marchs pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 8 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2010) averages 45,847 miles, while the newest (2014) averages 39,716 miles.
Compared to the Nissan brand average of 81%, the March performs 13 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Nissan range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Nissan March by Year
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Questions about the Nissan March
Is the Nissan March reliable?
Across its 5 model years in our data (2010 to 2014), the Nissan March averages a 94% MOT pass rate, from 714 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 12 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2013 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 98%.
Which year Nissan March has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2013 Nissan March has the highest MOT pass rate at 98%, while the 2011 model has the lowest at 88%, a 10 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Nissan Marchs more reliable?
Newer Nissan Marchs pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 8 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
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