2020 · 4 years old at test · Electric mostly

2020 Nissan E-Nv200 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,212 MOT tests in 2024. 71.1% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

82Well below average
Passed first time71.1%
Failed or needed repairs28.9%
Typical mileage at test29,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,212 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively6.2%
  2. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative4.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.9%
    83 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    89 marked dangerous
  6. Daytime running lamps: not working1.7%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.5%
  8. Stop lamp: not working1.4%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres16.2%
  2. Lights & electrics15.1%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.6%
  4. Brakes6.8%
  5. Suspension3.0%
  6. Body & chassis1.7%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.7%
  8. Wheels0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre3.3%

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 E-Nv200?

In 2024, 71.1% of 2020 Nissan E-Nv200 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,212 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Nissan E-Nv200?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Nissan E-Nv200 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 82, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).