2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Nissan NV300 MOT pass rate and common faults

365 MOT tests in 2024. 73.7% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time73.7%
Failed or needed repairs26.3%
Typical mileage at test55,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 365 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.4%
    17 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.3%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.7%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.7%
  5. Daytime running lamps: not working2.7%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.5%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.2%
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.6%
  9. Anti-roll bars - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.4%
  10. Headlamp aim: too high1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics11.8%
  2. Brakes9.0%
  3. Suspension8.5%
  4. Tyres5.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.3%
  7. Steering2.5%
  8. Body & chassis0.8%

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 weakened11.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.6%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.7%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.8%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 NV300?

In 2024, 73.7% of 2020 Nissan NV300 cars passed their MOT first time, across 365 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Nissan NV300?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2020 Nissan NV300 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 85, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).