Nissan Pickup (2009)
2009 Nissan Pickup
CarHunch analysed 129 real MOT records for the 2009 Nissan Pickup. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2009 Nissan Pickup struggles harder than average at MOT time, with a 72.5% first-time pass rate against the UK average of 80%, and a worrying 39.5% of examples have recorded dangerous defects—well above the threshold where you'd want a pre-purchase inspection. Diesel variants, which make up nearly the entire sample, pass at 72.7%, suggesting fuel type isn't the issue here.
At nearly 79,000 miles on the clock, these pickups show predictable wear with an average of 4.33 failures per test, but the real concern is the 25.5 advisories per vehicle—a sign that small problems accumulate quickly and often go unaddressed. Before buying one, budget for a thorough pre-purchase check by a diesel specialist, and expect regular maintenance spend to keep it legal.
What to check before buying a 2009 Nissan Pickup
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.
- ⚠️ 39.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 128 | 72.7% | 4.34 |
| Petrol (1%) | 1 | 50% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Nissan Pickup 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.
Half of all 2009 Nissan Pickup vehicles fall between 58,656 and 93,506 miles.
2009 Nissan Pickup — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 48 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (40% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2009 Nissan Pickup
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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43.9%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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41.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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40.3%
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
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40.3%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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35%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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35%
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
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33.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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26.9%
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2009. Counts include advisories and failures.
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