2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Nissan NV200 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,135 MOT tests in 2024. 50.5% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

82Well below average
Passed first time50.5%
Failed or needed repairs49.5%
Typical mileage at test119,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,135 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working11.6%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn9.8%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.9%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn5.4%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.2%
  6. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.8%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    116 marked dangerous
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.2%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics44.7%
  2. Suspension35.9%
  3. Brakes14.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.0%
  5. Tyres8.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.4%
  7. Seat belts & airbags4.8%
  8. Body & chassis4.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.7%
  2. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn15.0%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.5%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.8%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2011 Nissan NV200?

In 2024, 50.5% of 2011 Nissan NV200 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,135 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Nissan NV200?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Nissan NV200 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 82, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).