2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Nissan NV200 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,825 MOT tests in 2024. 49.1% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

76Well below average
Passed first time49.1%
Failed or needed repairs50.9%
Typical mileage at test116,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,825 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working11.5%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn9.8%
  3. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn6.4%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.0%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.7%
    191 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.5%
  7. Stop lamp: not working4.4%
  8. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault4.2%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics47.2%
  2. Suspension35.5%
  3. Brakes15.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.9%
  5. Tyres9.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.8%
  7. Seat belts & airbags5.3%
  8. Body & chassis4.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.5%
  2. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn14.8%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.1%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.7%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.4%

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 2012 Nissan NV200?

In 2024, 49.1% of 2012 Nissan NV200 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,825 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Nissan NV200?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Nissan NV200 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 76, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).