Nissan NV200

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 13 model years from 46,555 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

77%

Total Tests

46,555

Highest Pass Rate

2021 (87%)

Years Covered

About the Nissan NV200

The Nissan NV200 was MOT tested 46,555 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 13 model years (2009 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 77%. That's 5 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list electric and diesel and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 87% from 463 tests. The 2011 model has the lowest at 71%. With a 16 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Nissan NV200s pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 8 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2009) averages 117,250 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 21,909 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Nissan brand average of 81%, the NV200 is 4 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Nissan models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Electric)

£555

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£1,160

Per month£97/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Nissan NV200?

vs average of all models-5% (82% avg)

vs Nissan brand average-4% (81% avg)

Best to worst year spread16 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Nissan NV200 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	87%	463	21,909 mi
2020	83%	257	33,836 mi
2019	82%	1,279	58,395 mi
2018	80%	3,110	63,991 mi
2017	80%	3,821	66,333 mi
2016	77%	5,644	79,269 mi
2015	74%	7,435	92,701 mi
2014	73%	5,325	100,687 mi
2013	71%	7,194	112,250 mi
2012	71%	5,395	119,994 mi
2011	71%	4,120	124,968 mi
2010	72%	2,218	121,996 mi
2009	77%	294	117,250 mi

Questions about the Nissan NV200

Is the Nissan NV200 reliable?

Across its 13 model years in our data (2009 to 2021), the Nissan NV200 averages a 77% MOT pass rate, from 46,555 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 5 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2021 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 87%.

Which year Nissan NV200 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Nissan NV200 has the highest MOT pass rate at 87%, while the 2011 model has the lowest at 71%, a 16 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.