2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Nissan NV200 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,886 MOT tests in 2024. 52.8% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

76Well below average
Passed first time52.8%
Failed or needed repairs47.2%
Typical mileage at test95,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,886 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working11.6%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn9.9%
  3. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn5.8%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.7%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.2%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.8%
    152 marked dangerous
  7. Stop lamp: not working3.6%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics43.6%
  2. Suspension34.9%
  3. Brakes13.4%
  4. Tyres9.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.0%
  7. Seat belts & airbags3.2%
  8. Body & chassis2.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.8%
  2. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn16.3%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.0%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.2%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.5%

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 2014 Nissan NV200?

In 2024, 52.8% of 2014 Nissan NV200 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,886 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 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 2014 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).