Nissan Tiida
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 4 model years from 913 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
64%
Total Tests
913
Highest Pass Rate
2010 (67%)
Years Covered
4
About the Nissan Tiida
The Nissan Tiida was MOT tested 913 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 4 model years (2008 to 2011), with an average pass rate of 64%. That's 18 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2010 model has the highest pass rate at 67% from 326 tests. The 2009 model has the lowest at 65%. With just a 2 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2008) averages 135,942 miles, while the newest (2011) averages 69,450 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Nissan brand average of 81%, the Tiida is 17 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Nissan models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
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 Tiida by Year
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Questions about the Nissan Tiida
Is the Nissan Tiida reliable?
Across its 4 model years in our data (2008 to 2011), the Nissan Tiida averages a 64% MOT pass rate, from 913 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 18 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2010 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 67%.
Which year Nissan Tiida has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2010 Nissan Tiida has the highest MOT pass rate at 67%, while the 2009 model has the lowest at 65%, a 2 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
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