2020 · 4 years old at test · Electric mostly

2020 Nissan NV200 MOT pass rate and common faults

149 MOT tests in 2024. 79.2% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time79.2%
Failed or needed repairs20.8%
Typical mileage at test26,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 149 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.0%
  2. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative3.4%
  3. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light2.7%
  4. Position lamp: not working2.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    2 marked dangerous
  6. Mirrors: seriously damaged, affecting the rear view1.3%
  7. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.3%
  8. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault1.3%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    5 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics10.7%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.7%
  3. Brakes6.7%
  4. Tyres5.4%
  5. Number plates & VIN1.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  7. Body & chassis1.3%
  8. Suspension0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.4%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.7%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2020 Nissan NV200?

In 2024, 79.2% of 2020 Nissan NV200 cars passed their MOT first time, across 149 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Nissan NV200?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative; rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2020 Nissan NV200 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).