2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Nissan NV200 MOT pass rate and common faults

780 MOT tests in 2024. 67.3% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

79Well below average
Passed first time67.3%
Failed or needed repairs32.7%
Typical mileage at test54,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 780 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working9.5%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.1%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    42 marked dangerous
  5. Stop lamp: not working2.6%
  6. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour2.4%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.4%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.4%
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics32.6%
  2. Suspension7.4%
  3. Tyres7.1%
  4. Brakes7.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.8%
  8. Body & chassis0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.0%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.1%

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 2019 Nissan NV200?

In 2024, 67.3% of 2019 Nissan NV200 cars passed their MOT first time, across 780 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Nissan NV200?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 Nissan NV200 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 79, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).