Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2009 Nissan Pickup?

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 2009 Nissan Pickup?

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 2009 Nissan Pickup?

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.

How many 2009 Nissan Pickup vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

40% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2009 Nissan Pickup reliable?

Based on MOT data from 129 vehicles, the 2009 Nissan Pickup has a first-time MOT pass rate of 72.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2009 Nissan Pickup?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2009 Nissan Pickup are: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (43.9% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (41.7% of vehicles), Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (40.3% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2009 Nissan Pickup?

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 Pickup (2009)

129 real MOT outcomes analysed • 72.5% first-time pass rate

2009 Nissan Pickup

CarHunch analysed 129 real MOT records for the 2009 Nissan Pickup. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

We have limited data for the 2009 Nissan Pickup — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

72.5%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

39.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

4.33

Over 14.7 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

77k

Middle half: 59k–94k

For context

These stats describe 129 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 129 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 43.9%

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Suspension & steering 40.3%

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play · Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play · Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Brake wear 35%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 20.4%

Oil leak, but not excessive

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2009.

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Before you buy a 2009 Nissan Pickup

Based on MOT data from 129 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 39.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (99%)	128	72.7%	4.34

Mileage Distribution

Most 2009 Nissan Pickup 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.

76,863

typical

58,656

low mileage

93,506

high mileage

Half of all 2009 Nissan Pickup vehicles fall between 58,656 and 93,506 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 58,656 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.

✓ 58,656–93,506 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2009 Nissan Pickups sit.

⚠ Over 126,233 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2009 Nissan Pickup — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 40% of 2009 Nissan Pickups are still active.

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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

14.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

4.33

Avg failures per vehicle

25.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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