2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Nissan NV200 MOT pass rate and common faults

3,778 MOT tests in 2024. 49.9% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

75Well below average
Passed first time49.9%
Failed or needed repairs50.1%
Typical mileage at test108,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,778 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn11.1%
  2. Position lamp: not working8.4%
  3. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn6.6%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.8%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.8%
  6. Stop lamp: not working4.8%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.4%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.1%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.9%
    220 marked dangerous
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics46.7%
  2. Suspension38.3%
  3. Brakes13.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.6%
  5. Tyres8.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.9%
  7. Seat belts & airbags4.2%
  8. Body & chassis3.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.5%
  2. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn13.9%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.2%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.7%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.9%

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: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. 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 2013 Nissan NV200?

In 2024, 49.9% of 2013 Nissan NV200 cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,778 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Nissan NV200?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; position lamp: not working; linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Nissan NV200 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 75, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).