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2009 Nissan Figaro: common problems and MOT failures

What MOT testers find on the Nissan Figaro first registered in 2009: we looked at the 362 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: there were only 362 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

362MOTs of 2009 cars, done in 2023–2025
61%pass first time (all 2009 cars: 59%)
6,000typical miles a year
28%had suspension flagged

Common 2009 Nissan Figaro MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2009 Nissan Figaro MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Suspension
    28% 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.

  • Tyres
    24% 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.

  • Brakes
    24% 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.

  • Lights and electrics
    22% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Oil and fluid leaks
    17% of testsRough price £80–£600

    At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

  • Exhaust and emissions
    16% of testsRough price £100–£1,200

    At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for engine or DPF warning lights.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2009 Nissan Figaro

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

  1. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?

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Other years

Every year of the Nissan Figaro compared

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2014127Suspension 31%
2013106Suspension 34%
2011167Suspension 30%
2010279Suspension 36%
2008554Suspension 31%
2007785Suspension 32%
2006720Suspension 35%
2005740Suspension 36%
2004521Brakes 34%
2003285Suspension 41%
2002128Brakes 32%
1992160Suspension 30%
19911,878Suspension 31%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Nissan Figaro cars first registered in 2009. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score