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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Nissan Nv200. Check any Nv200 by registration number below.

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70.5%

Avg Pass Rate

-10.6%

vs Nissan Avg

14

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Nissan Nv200 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Nissan Nv200 has an average MOT pass rate of 70.5%, which is 10.6 percentage points below the Nissan brand average of 81.2%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Nv200 on the road.

The most common reasons a Nissan Nv200 fails its MOT are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn. If you are preparing your Nv200 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Nissan Nv200, 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 Nissan Nv200 performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 502 vehicles

87.3%Excellent
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

14.3%

Mileage at 3yr

36k mi

2020

Based on 358 vehicles

81.6%Good
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

2.8%

Retest Rate

17.9%

Mileage at 3yr

45k mi

Mileage at 5yr

71k mi

2019

Based on 1,870 vehicles

77.8%Good
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

5.8%

Retest Rate

21.6%

Mileage at 3yr

92k mi

Mileage at 5yr

93k mi

2018

Based on 4,295 vehicles

75.6%Good
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

4.7%

Retest Rate

25.6%

Mileage at 5yr

89k mi

2017

Based on 5,348 vehicles

75.7%Good
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

5.2%

Retest Rate

24.5%

Mileage at 5yr

86k mi

2016

Based on 7,661 vehicles

71.4%Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

6.4%

Retest Rate

28.7%

2015

Based on 9,687 vehicles

66.3%Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

7.2%

Retest Rate

33.5%

Mileage at 10yr

157k mi

2014

Based on 6,927 vehicles

63.2%Below Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

7.5%

Retest Rate

35.1%

Mileage at 10yr

161k mi

2013

Based on 9,154 vehicles

61.9%Below Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

7.9%

Retest Rate

37.3%

Mileage at 10yr

170k mi

2012

Based on 6,852 vehicles

60.0%Below Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

8.3%

Retest Rate

38.5%

Mileage at 10yr

186k mi

2011

Based on 5,231 vehicles

61.2%Below Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

7.3%

Retest Rate

36.2%

2010

Based on 2,872 vehicles

62.6%Below Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

7.3%

Retest Rate

33.5%

2009

Based on 362 vehicles

68.5%Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

32.4%

0

Based on 34,515 vehicles

74.4%Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Mileage at 5yr

91k mi

Top MOT Failures — Nissan Nv200

The most common reasons a Nissan Nv200 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

6.0%
2

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

4.0%
3

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

4.0%
4

Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

3.3%
5

Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow

3.0%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

3.6%

Front Nearside

2.8%

Rear Offside

2.2%

Nissan Nv200 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Nissan Nv200 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Nissan Nv200?
The average MOT pass rate for the Nissan Nv200 is 70.5% compared to the Nissan average of 81.2%. 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 Nissan Nv200?
The most common MOT failures on the Nissan Nv200 are: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (6.0%), The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (4.0%), A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (4.0%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Nissan Nv200 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 70.5%, the Nissan Nv200 is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Nissan Nv200?
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 Nissan Nv200?
Typical mileage for the Nissan Nv200: 36,215 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Nv200 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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