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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Lada Niva. Check any Niva by registration number below.

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87.1%

Avg Pass Rate

-0.4%

vs Lada Avg

11

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Lada Niva — MOT Reliability Overview

The Lada Niva has an average MOT pass rate of 87.1%, which is 0.4 percentage points below the Lada brand average of 87.5%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Niva is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Lada Niva, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Lada Niva performs at MOT across different model years.

2011

Based on 59 vehicles

91.5%Excellent
Lada average: 87.5%

2010

Based on 67 vehicles

89.6%Excellent
Lada average: 87.5%

2009

Based on 111 vehicles

91.9%Excellent
Lada average: 87.5%
Mileage at 10yr

36k mi

2008

Based on 78 vehicles

87.2%Excellent
Lada average: 87.5%
Mileage at 10yr

73k mi

2007

Based on 94 vehicles

86.2%Excellent
Lada average: 87.5%
Mileage at 5yr

36k mi

Mileage at 10yr

71k mi

2006

Based on 65 vehicles

87.7%Excellent
Lada average: 87.5%

2005

Based on 99 vehicles

82.8%Good
Lada average: 87.5%
Mileage at 10yr

61k mi

2004

Based on 88 vehicles

83.0%Good
Lada average: 87.5%
Mileage at 10yr

65k mi

2003

Based on 146 vehicles

92.5%Excellent
Lada average: 87.5%
Mileage at 10yr

85k mi

2002

Based on 55 vehicles

96.4%Excellent
Lada average: 87.5%
Mileage at 10yr

85k mi

0

Based on 55 vehicles

69.1%Average
Lada average: 87.5%
Mileage at 5yr

56k mi

Other Lada Models

Compare MOT reliability across Lada models.

Lada 21120

84.2% pass rate

Lada Lada Vesta

94.7% pass rate

Lada Unclassified

90.9% pass rate

Lada 1117

91.1% pass rate

Lada 1118

90.6% pass rate

Lada 21113

75.7% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Lada Niva

Lada Niva — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Lada Niva MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Lada Niva?
The average MOT pass rate for the Lada Niva is 87.1% compared to the Lada average of 87.5%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Lada Niva?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Lada Niva reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 87.1%, the Lada Niva is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Lada Niva?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Lada Niva?
Typical mileage for the Lada Niva: 36,435 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Niva to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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