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

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 Tiida?

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 Tiida?

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 Tiida vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

51% 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 Tiida reliable?

Based on MOT data from 504 vehicles, the 2009 Nissan Tiida has a first-time MOT pass rate of 71.6%, 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 Tiida?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2009 Nissan Tiida are: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (50.1% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (48.7% of vehicles), Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (46% 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 Tiida?

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 Tiida (2009)

504 real MOT outcomes analysed • 71.6% first-time pass rate

2009 Nissan Tiida

CarHunch analysed 504 real MOT records for the 2009 Nissan Tiida. 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 Tiida struggles at MOT time, with a 71.6% first-time pass rate that sits 8.4 percentage points below the UK average—a meaningful gap that signals consistent reliability issues. More concerningly, over half of these vehicles (51%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a serious red flag for any potential buyer.

These Tiidas typically show around 53,400 miles at this age, which is fairly typical, but they're accumulating an average of 4.67 failures and 23.9 advisories per test, suggesting wear and deterioration issues are widespread across the model. Before buying one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on brake condition, suspension, and electrical systems—the high advisory count points to these as chronic weak spots.

The 2009 Nissan Tiida has a below-average first-time pass rate (71.6% vs ~80% UK average) — check the specific vehicle's full MOT history carefully before buying.

⚠️ 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

71.6%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

51%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

4.67

Over 15.6 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

53k

Middle half: 40k–66k

For context

⚠️ Below average. More vehicles in this cohort fail their first MOT than typical. Scrutinise this vehicle's history — look for recurring issues, not just the latest result.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 23.9 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 504 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 504 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Brake wear 50.1%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material · Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material · …

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

Tyre wear 48.7%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

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

Other issues 24.6%

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2009.

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Before you buy a 2009 Nissan Tiida

Based on MOT data from 504 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 51% 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
Petrol (96%)	485	71.4%	4.79

Colour Breakdown

Based on 884 Nissan Tiida vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 30.1%

266

Blue 22.3%

197

Silver 14.8%

131

Black 13.9%

123

Red 11.5%

102

Brown 5.1%

Green 1.4%

Gold 0.9%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2009 Nissan Tiida 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.

53,393

typical

40,428

low mileage

66,215

high mileage

Half of all 2009 Nissan Tiida vehicles fall between 40,428 and 66,215 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 40,428 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.

✓ 40,428–66,215 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2009 Nissan Tiidas sit.

⚠ Over 89,390 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 Tiida — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 47% of 2009 Nissan Tiidas are still active.

Numbers are declining — 219 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (47% 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

15.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

4.67

Avg failures per vehicle

23.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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