Nissan Ariya Evolve (2022)

829 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.4% first-time pass rate

2022 Nissan Ariya Evolve

CarHunch analysed 829 real MOT records for the 2022 Nissan Ariya Evolve. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2022 Nissan Ariya Evolve is a genuinely reliable proposition, with an 88.4% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%, and a dangerous defect rate of just 1.8% suggesting serious safety issues are rare. You're looking at a car that rarely fails its MOT outright—averaging only 0.09 failures per vehicle.

At 25,194 miles median for a two-year-old car, these Ariyas are running within expected mileage, and the low failure count combined with modest advisory flags (0.7 per vehicle) points to an EV that's ageing predictably without unexpected nasties. When you view one, prioritise a full service history and independent inspection of the battery health documentation, since electric motors hide their wear differently than combustion engines.

Generally reliable 8.4% above UK average
88.4%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
25,194
typical mileage
18,198–34,859 middle half
1.8%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.09
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2022 Nissan Ariya Evolve

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

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

18,198
low mileage
25,194
typical
34,859
high mileage

Half of all 2022 Nissan Ariya Evolve vehicles fall between 18,198 and 34,859 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.09
Avg failures per vehicle
0.7
Avg advisories per vehicle

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