RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Nissan Sunny reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·1,327 DVSA tests·2024
Across 1,327 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 67% of Nissan Sunny cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on lights & electrics and tyres.
67%
Strong for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Strong for its age · beats 59% of peers
+5.8 pts
MOT pass rate by age
13 years and older
1,327 tests · fleet 61%
67%
Where the Sunny fails
Suspension94
Brakes96
Body & structure95
Steering98
Tyres98
Lights & electrics95
Holds up better on lights & electrics, tyres, emissions & leaks.
Share of 13 years and older Nissan Sunny MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
How it tends to age
How the Nissan Sunny tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on Nissan Sunny models 13 years and older. It is the model’s typical pattern across millions of tests, not a forecast for this specific car.
- Suspension · flagged on ~6% of MOTs
- Body & structure · flagged on ~5% of MOTs
- Lights & electrics · flagged on ~5% of MOTs
- Brakes · flagged on ~4% of MOTs
Common questions
Is the Nissan Sunny reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Nissan Sunny holds up well for its age: 67% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 59% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Nissan Sunny?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Nissan Sunny in 2024: 13 years and older, 67%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Nissan Sunny MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Nissan Sunny versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
Other Nissan models
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