Nissan E Nv200 MOT Failures
An analysis of 75,399 real DVSA MOT tests on the Nissan E Nv200 — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Nissan E Nv200 fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Nissan E Nv200 is tyre wear or damage — this model is 15 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it worth watching for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 75,399 MOT tests, 3.04% of all Nissan E Nv200 tests recorded this as a failure.
Tyre failures indicate either poor maintenance or suspension geometry issues causing uneven wear. Check all four tyres for tread depth, sidewall damage, and uneven wear patterns.
Other notable weak points include lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a m... (180x the fleet average), abs fault (87x the fleet average), light unit fault (23x the fleet average), and sharp bodywork damage (14x the fleet average). These ratios compare the Nissan E Nv200's failure rate on each item against the national average for all cars tested — a ratio of 10x means this model fails ten times more often than a typical car.
The failures span 5 categories: Tyres, Lights & Electrics, Brakes, Bodywork, Seatbelts & Airbags. If you're inspecting a Nissan E Nv200 before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.
How failures change with mileage
The Nissan E Nv200's weak points shift as the car covers more miles. Understanding these patterns helps you know what to expect — and what to budget for — at each stage of ownership.
Under 60,000 miles
At this mileage, most failures are either design-related or caused by age rather than wear. Components like bushes and drop links may not have been replaced yet, and original-fit parts can deteriorate even on low-mileage cars that spend a lot of time sitting.
For the Nissan E Nv200 specifically, the DVSA data shows the most common failures at this mileage are abs fault (87x the average) and light unit fault (23x). lens defective which has no effect on emitted l... (22x) and sharp bodywork damage (14x) also appear frequently.
60,000 to 100,000 miles
This is where routine wear items start to show up. Brake components, tyres, and exhaust parts have done serious work by this point. Cars that have been well serviced will show fewer of these failures — this mileage band is where good maintenance really separates the well-kept from the neglected.
For the Nissan E Nv200 specifically, the DVSA data shows the most common failures at this mileage are lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a m... (180x the average) and tyre wear or damage (15x). stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case o... (10x) and stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case o... also appear frequently.
The shift from abs fault at lower mileages to lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a m... at higher mileages is typical — early failures tend to be design or factory-related, while high-mileage failures reflect accumulated mechanical wear. A car that's been well maintained will usually dodge the worst of both.
What to check before buying a Nissan E Nv200
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Nissan E Nv200:
Tyres — check for tyre wear or damage. Lights & Electrics — check for lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a m..., light unit fault, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case o..., lens defective which has no effect on emitted l.... Brakes — check for abs fault.
Always check the car's full MOT history for patterns — recurring advisories often become failures within 12 months. Enter any reg into our free car check to see the complete picture.
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Nissan E Nv200 MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Nissan E Nv200?
Based on 75,399 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is tyre wear or damage — at 15x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a m... and abs fault.
Is the Nissan E Nv200 reliable based on MOT data?
The Nissan E Nv200 has 10 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is tyre wear or damage. Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
The most common high-mileage failures include tyre wear or damage, lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a m..., abs fault.
How do I check a Nissan E Nv200's MOT history?
Enter the registration number into our free car check above. You'll see every MOT test result, advisories and failures, mileage readings, write-off status, and finance checks.
MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.