2022 Nissan X-Trail: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2022 Nissan X-Trails, from 539 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
What gets flagged at MOT
The share of 2022 Nissan X-Trail MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres17% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Brakes4% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Seats and seatbelts3% of testsRough price £80–£250
At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors3% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Lights and electrics2% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Suspension1% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,312 | Brakes 28% |
| 2020 | 4,749 | Brakes 25% |
| 2019 | 5,667 | Brakes 26% |
| 2018 | 8,905 | Tyres 28% |
| 2017 | 17,100 | Suspension 34% |
| 2016 | 14,808 | Suspension 42% |
| 2015 | 8,178 | Suspension 49% |
| 2014 | 3,809 | Suspension 55% |
| 2013 | 1,576 | Suspension 54% |
| 2012 | 1,644 | Suspension 57% |
| 2011 | 1,966 | Suspension 60% |
| 2010 | 1,291 | Suspension 64% |
| 2009 | 1,712 | Suspension 64% |
| 2008 | 2,581 | Suspension 65% |
| 2007 | 2,967 | Suspension 63% |
| 2006 | 3,212 | Suspension 66% |
| 2005 | 2,397 | Suspension 62% |
| 2004 | 1,479 | Suspension 60% |
| 2003 | 832 | Suspension 59% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2022 Nissan X-Trails registered in 2022. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score