Nissan Ariya statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 14,244 +20.5% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 82 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 91.4% Cars of the same ages 89.5%
• Rank by number licensed No. 306 of 1,149 models we cover
• Licensed count At its peak highest since 2022
• New registrations in 2025 3,802 registered for the first time

How many Nissan Ariyas are left in Great Britain?

There were 14,244 Nissan Ariyas licensed in Great Britain at the end of June 2026, and a further 82 declared off the road (SORN). That is the most on the road at any year end since 2022.

Is the Nissan Ariya reliable?

On the only measure that covers every car in the country, the MOT, the Nissan Ariya does a little better than other cars of the same age: 91.4% passed first time in 2025, against 89.5% for cars of the same ages.

• First-time MOT pass rate 91.4% cars of the same ages 89.5%

MOT results measure the condition of cars on the road, tested to the same standard everywhere, which is why we use them. They do not capture breakdowns, warranty claims or the cost of putting a fault right. The figures behind this are below, and every model is ranked on the same basis in most reliable cars.

Nissan Ariya MOT reliability

In 2025, 91.4% of Nissan Ariya MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Nissan Ariyas tested pass 89.5% of the time, so the Nissan Ariya does better than average for its age, by 1.9 points.

Nissan Ariya by year

The 2022 Nissan Ariya has its own page, with its MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left.

Nissan Ariya safety recalls

DVSA lists 4 safety recalls for the Nissan Ariya since 1992, the first in 2023. The most recent was launched on 20 November 2025.

All 4 Nissan Ariya recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Nissan Ariya. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

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