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

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86.7%

Avg Pass Rate

-0.1%

vs Vaz Avg

4

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Vaz Niva — MOT Reliability Overview

The Vaz Niva has an average MOT pass rate of 86.7%, which is 0.1 percentage points below the Vaz brand average of 86.8%. 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 Vaz 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 Vaz Niva performs at MOT across different model years.

2003

Based on 72 vehicles

90.3%Excellent
Vaz average: 86.8%
Mileage at 10yr

83k mi

2002

Based on 160 vehicles

88.8%Excellent
Vaz average: 86.8%
Mileage at 10yr

79k mi

2001

Based on 50 vehicles

82.0%Good
Vaz average: 86.8%
Mileage at 10yr

84k mi

1997

Based on 63 vehicles

85.7%Excellent
Vaz average: 86.8%

Other Vaz Models

Compare MOT reliability across Vaz models.

Vaz 2112

87.9% pass rate

Vaz 21093

84.7% pass rate

Vaz 21214

90.8% pass rate

Vaz 21053

83.4% pass rate

Vaz 2107

96.5% pass rate

Vaz 21043

86.7% pass rate

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Advisory vs Failure

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See detailed fault analysis for Vaz Niva

Vaz Niva — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Vaz Niva MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Vaz Niva?
The average MOT pass rate for the Vaz Niva is 86.7% compared to the Vaz average of 86.8%. 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 Vaz Niva?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Vaz Niva reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 86.7%, the Vaz 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 Vaz 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 Vaz Niva?
Typical mileage for the Vaz Niva: 82,647 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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