2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Nissan NV250 Acenta Dci MOT pass rate and common faults

467 MOT tests in 2024. 70.9% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

82Well below average
Passed first time70.9%
Failed or needed repairs29.1%
Typical mileage at test48,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 467 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively7.3%
  2. Stop lamp: not working6.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    23 marked dangerous
  4. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
    22 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.4%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.9%
    14 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics22.9%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.9%
  3. Tyres9.0%
  4. Brakes6.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.4%
  6. Body & chassis1.1%
  7. Steering0.9%
  8. Suspension0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.9%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.1%
  5. Stop lamp: with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning3.6%

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 NV250 Acenta Dci?

In 2024, 70.9% of 2020 Nissan NV250 Acenta Dci cars passed their MOT first time, across 467 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Nissan NV250 Acenta Dci?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; stop lamp: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2020 Nissan NV250 Acenta Dci 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).