NissanCherry MOT results

In 2025, 91.2% of Nissan Cherry MOT tests were passed first time, better than the 75.1% for cars of the same age. 0.0% had at least one dangerous defect (4.7% for cars the same age). The typical Nissan Cherry tested was 39 years old with 51,200 miles. Based on 34 initial MOT tests in Great Britain.

RegisterHow many Nissan Cherry cars are on the road

First-time pass: 91.2%no defects to fix
Cars the same age: 75.1%first-time pass
Fixed at the test: 2.9%passed after repair
Failed: 5.9%needed a retest
Dangerous defect: 0.0%same age 4.7%
Typical mileage: 51,200at the test

Great Britain · DVSA MOT tests · 2025

By age at the test

Nissan CherryAll cars that age

Age	Tests	First-time pass	All cars	Typical miles
20-29 years	1	100.0%	59.6%	206,700
30-39 years	23	91.3%	71.3%	61,400
40+ years	10	90.0%	82.0%	17,500

Great Britain · DVSA MOT tests · 2025

Where they’re tested

Colour shows how common the Nissan Cherry is among cars tested in each area, against its share across Great Britain: 2× means twice as common as usual.

under 0.5×
0.5×–0.8×
0.8×–1.25×
1.25×–2×
2× or more
Fewer than 5 tests
None tested

Postcode area of the garage that did the test, not where the owner lives. Hover over or tap an area for its figures.

Postcode area	Region	Tests	Share	vs all cars	First-time pass
M Manchester	North West	5	14.7%	9.7×	–
B Birmingham	West Midlands	fewer than 5	–	–	–
BH Bournemouth	South West	fewer than 5	–	–	–
BR Bromley	London	fewer than 5	–	–	–
CM Chelmsford	East of England	fewer than 5	–	–	–
CR Croydon	London	fewer than 5	–	–	–
DE Derby	East Midlands	fewer than 5	–	–	–
EX Exeter	South West	fewer than 5	–	–	–
G Glasgow	Scotland	fewer than 5	–	–	–
GL Gloucester	South West	fewer than 5	–	–	–
GU Guildford	South East	fewer than 5	–	–	–
HD Huddersfield	Yorkshire and the Humber	fewer than 5	–	–	–
HG Harrogate	Yorkshire and the Humber	fewer than 5	–	–	–
HR Hereford	West Midlands	fewer than 5	–	–	–
KT Kingston upon Thames	London	fewer than 5	–	–	–
LU Luton	East of England	fewer than 5	–	–	–
ME Rochester	South East	fewer than 5	–	–	–
MK Milton Keynes	South East	fewer than 5	–	–	–
OL Oldham	North West	fewer than 5	–	–	–
PE Peterborough	East of England	fewer than 5	–	–	–
S Sheffield	Yorkshire and the Humber	fewer than 5	–	–	–
SG Stevenage	East of England	fewer than 5	–	–	–
SP Salisbury	South West	fewer than 5	–	–	–
SR Sunderland	North East	fewer than 5	–	–	–
TR Truro	South West	fewer than 5	–	–	–
WR Worcester	West Midlands	fewer than 5	–	–	–

Region	Tests	Share	vs all cars	First-time pass
Scotland	fewer than 5	–	–	–
North East	fewer than 5	–	–	–
North West	6	17.6%	8.0×	–
Yorkshire and the Humber	fewer than 5	–	–	–
West Midlands	5	14.7%	3.6×	–
East Midlands	fewer than 5	–	–	–
East of England	5	14.7%	3.3×	–
London	fewer than 5	–	–	–
South East	fewer than 5	–	–	–
South West	5	14.7%	3.3×	–

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Where they fail

Share of tests with at least one failure in each area, against cars of the same age.

Nissan CherryCars the same age

Lights and electrics5.9%13.6%
Suspension5.9%7.1%
Brakes2.9%7.9%

A test can fail in more than one area. Failures fixed during the test are included.

Great Britain · DVSA MOT tests · 2025

Most common failures

The 7 defects that failed Nissan Cherry tests most often, as a share of all tests.

Failure	Tests	Cars the same age	vs same age	Marked dangerous
Ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Suspension	2.9%	0.7%	4.1×	0.0%
Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension	2.9%	2.4%	1.2×	0.0%
Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area is inadequately repaired Suspension	2.9%	0.1%	29×	0.0%
Headlamp: not working on dipped beam Lights and electrics	2.9%	1.5%	1.9×	0.0%
Headlamp: not working on main beam Lights and electrics	2.9%	1.1%	2.6×	0.0%
Service brake imbalance: across an axle Brakes	2.9%	1.6%	1.8×	0.0%
Service brake performance: excessively binding Brakes	2.9%	1.6%	1.8×	0.0%

“vs same age” compares this model with cars of the same age: 2.0× means twice as often. “Marked dangerous” is how often the tester recorded that failure as dangerous.

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Most common advisories

Things the tester noted to watch, which don’t fail the test.

Advisory	Tests
Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive	11.8%
Coil spring: corroded	8.8%
Integral vehicle structure condition: is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced	8.8%
Wheel bearings: has slight play	8.8%
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened	5.9%
Component mounting prescribed areas: repair covered in underseal	5.9%
Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing	5.9%
Registration plates: deteriorated but not likely to be misread	5.9%
Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened	5.9%
Chassis condition: or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security	2.9%

MOT results for every model