2019 · 5 years old at test · Electric mostly

2019 Nissan E-Nv200 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,538 MOT tests in 2024. 75.4% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time75.4%
Failed or needed repairs24.6%
Typical mileage at test30,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,538 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    49 marked dangerous
  3. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative2.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.1%
    36 marked dangerous
  6. Position lamp: not working1.1%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high1.1%
  8. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side0.9%
  9. Daytime running lamps: not working0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics12.9%
  2. Tyres10.8%
  3. Brakes7.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.4%
  5. Suspension2.3%
  6. Body & chassis1.2%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.8%
  8. Wheels0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
  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 2019 Nissan E-Nv200?

In 2024, 75.4% of 2019 Nissan E-Nv200 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,538 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Nissan E-Nv200?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 Nissan E-Nv200 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).