2009 Nissan Pickup: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the Nissan Pickup first registered in 2009: we looked at the 199 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 199 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 2009 Nissan Pickup?
Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2009 Nissan Pickup than on all cars registered in 2009.
- Rigid brake pipes4× usualNissan Pickup28.6% All 2009 cars7.1%
Failed outright at MOT: 4%, against 1.2% of all 2009 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £100–£400 our estimateAt the viewing: Ask to see underneath, or check the MOT advisories: corroded brake or fuel pipes get worse every year and fail the MOT when they do.
- Exhaust system2.5× usualNissan Pickup20.1% All 2009 cars7.9%
Failed outright at MOT: 6.5%, against 2.2% of all 2009 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £100–£500 (pipe or section) ClickMechanicAt the viewing: Listen for blowing or rattling from underneath at idle, and look for black soot around joints.
Common 2009 Nissan Pickup MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2009 Nissan Pickup MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Brakes47% 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.
- Suspension44% 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.
- Lights and electrics41% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Tyres25% 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.
- Exhaust and emissions24% 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.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors17% 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 2009 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 rigid brake pipes? (Flagged at MOT 4× as often on the 2009 Nissan Pickup as on other cars the same age.)
- Any recent work on the exhaust system? (Flagged at MOT 2.5× as often on the 2009 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 115 | Suspension 49% |
| 2007 | 223 | Brakes 45% |
| 2006 | 249 | Suspension 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 2009. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score