2006 Nissan Pickup: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the Nissan Pickup first registered in 2006: we looked at the 249 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 249 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
What goes wrong more than usual on a 2006 Nissan Pickup?
Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2006 Nissan Pickup than on all cars registered in 2006.
- Wheel bearings6.2× usualNissan Pickup19.7% All 2006 cars3.2%
Failed outright at MOT: 2.4%, against 1.2% of all 2006 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £120–£300 (one bearing) ClickMechanicAt the viewing: Listen for a hum or growl that changes as you steer at speed.
- Chassis rust or damage6.8× usualNissan Pickup18.9% All 2006 cars2.8%
Failed outright at MOT: 5.2%, against 0.8% of all 2006 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £150–£1,000 our estimateAt the viewing: Check the sills, wheel arches and underneath for rust, and look along the panels for uneven gaps or paint.
Tread depth: 10.8% here, against 22% of all 2006 cars.
Common 2006 Nissan Pickup MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2006 Nissan Pickup MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension45% 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.
- Brakes43% 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 electrics42% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Rust and bodywork29% of testsRough price £150–£1,000
At the viewing: Check the sills, wheel arches and underneath for rust, and look along the panels for uneven gaps or paint.
- Tyres18% 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.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors15% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2006 Nissan Pickup
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Any recent work on the wheel bearings? (Flagged at MOT 6.2× as often on the 2006 Nissan Pickup as on other cars the same age.)
- Any recent work on the chassis rust or damage? (Flagged at MOT 6.8× as often on the 2006 Nissan Pickup as on other cars the same age.)
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Nissan Pickup compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 199 | Brakes 47% |
| 2008 | 115 | Suspension 49% |
| 2007 | 223 | Brakes 45% |
| 2005 | 438 | Brakes 51% |
| 2004 | 1,095 | Lights and electrics 51% |
| 2003 | 672 | Lights and electrics 48% |
| 2002 | 363 | Brakes 48% |
| 2001 | 218 | Brakes 56% |
| 2000 | 106 | Brakes 51% |
| 1999 | 101 | Lights and electrics 52% |
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 Pickup cars first registered in 2006. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score