2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Nissan NV200 MOT pass rate and common faults

4,022 MOT tests in 2024. 56.0% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

76Well below average
Passed first time56.0%
Failed or needed repairs44.0%
Typical mileage at test84,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,022 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working10.9%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn9.0%
  3. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.8%
  4. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.2%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.8%
    222 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.0%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.0%
  9. Stop lamp: not working2.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics40.7%
  2. Suspension27.3%
  3. Brakes14.2%
  4. Tyres9.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.7%
  6. Seat belts & airbags3.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.3%
  8. Body & chassis2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.0%
  2. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn13.4%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.4%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.9%

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 2015 Nissan NV200?

In 2024, 56.0% of 2015 Nissan NV200 cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,022 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 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 2015 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).