Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Nissan Ariya Advance?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Nissan Ariya Advance?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Nissan Ariya Advance?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Nissan Ariya Advance reliable?

Based on MOT data from 618 vehicles, the 2022 Nissan Ariya Advance has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Nissan Ariya Advance?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Nissan Ariya Advance (2022)

618 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.5% first-time pass rate

2022 Nissan Ariya Advance

CarHunch analysed 618 real MOT records for the 2022 Nissan Ariya Advance. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 Nissan Ariya Advance is a solid performer, passing its MOT first time in 87.5% of cases—well above the UK average of 80%—with a very low dangerous defect rate of just 2.4%, suggesting these are genuinely well-built electric vehicles. At around 25,000 miles on average, these cars are still relatively young and lightly used for their age, which helps explain the minimal failure rate of 0.08 per vehicle. The real-world picture is clean: owners are logging fewer than one advisory per test (0.7), pointing to vehicles with minimal wear and almost no systemic issues. If you're considering one, check the service history and test drive to ensure it's been properly maintained, but mechanically these Ariya Advances are proving reliable so far.

The 2022 Nissan Ariya Advance passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95.5% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

95.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.08

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

23k

Middle half: 17k–32k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95.5% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 618 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 618 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 5,859 Nissan Ariya Advance vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 38.8%

2,275

Green 26.4%

1,548

Black 14%

823

Bronze 6.8%

401

White 4.3%

253

Blue 3.5%

207

Silver 3.3%

196

Red 2.7%

156

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Nissan Ariya Advance vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

22,876

typical

16,884

low mileage

31,953

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Nissan Ariya Advance vehicles fall between 16,884 and 31,953 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 16,884 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 16,884–31,953 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Nissan Ariya Advances sit.

⚠ Over 43,136 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.08

Avg failures per vehicle

0.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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