Nissan NV200 Reliability and Common Problems
What the Nissan NV200 fails its MOT on, with rough repair costs, and its MOT pass rate for each model year. Based on 46,555 MOT tests across 13 model years (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).
Segment: electric | Fuel: Electric, Petrol, Diesel
74%
Nissan NV200 pass rate
81%
Nissan average
82%
All-model average
The Nissan NV200 has an average MOT pass rate of 74%, which is 7 points below the Nissan average and 8 points below the average across all models in our data. 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.
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What the Nissan NV200 Fails Its MOT On
Of the 11,072 MOT tests on the Nissan NV200 that failed at the first attempt in 2025, the share that failed on each part of the test, next to the share for all cars and vans of the same ages. A test that failed on two areas counts in both.
Lights and electrics
60%Cars and vans the same age: 36% (the NV200 fails on this more often) · Typical repair £15-£200
Suspension
47%Cars and vans the same age: 33% (the NV200 fails on this more often) · Typical repair £150-£600
Brakes
20%Cars and vans the same age: 21% · Typical repair £80-£450
Windscreen, wipers and mirrors
18%Cars and vans the same age: 14% · Typical repair £10-£350
Tyres
16%Cars and vans the same age: 23% (the NV200 fails on this less often) · Typical repair £50-£300
The 3 single faults it failed on most
- Position lamp: not working (26% of failed tests, lights and electrics)
- Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (20% of failed tests, suspension)
- Steering linkage ball joint excessively worn (12% of failed tests, suspension)
Source: CarCostCheck analysis of DVSA anonymised MOT test results and failure items for 2025: first attempt at each MOT, fail and pass-after-repair defects, DVSA's defect categories (names shortened). Repair costs are rough UK ranges, not quotes. Method and national figures: MOT failure reasons 2025.
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Nissan NV200 Reliability by Year
MOT pass rate for each model year, from DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024 (retests included). Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger. Highest and lowest are marked among years with 100+ tests that were at least three years old when tested. Fuel and engine size are a guide only.
| Year | Fuel | Engine | Pass Rate | Fail Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Electric | 0.0L | 87% | 12% |
| 2020 | Petrol | 1.6L | 83% | 17% |
| 2019 | Petrol | 1.6L | 82% | 17% |
| 2018 | Electric | 0.0L | 80% | 20% |
| 2017 | Electric | 0.0L | 80% | 20% |
| 2016 | Electric | 0.0L | 77% | 23% |
| 2015 | Electric | 0.0L | 74% | 25% |
| 2014 | Electric | 0.0L | 73% | 27% |
| 2013 | Diesel | 1.5L | 71% | 28% |
| 2012 | Diesel | 1.5L | 71% | 29% |
| 2011 | Diesel | 1.5L | 71% | 28% |
| 2010 | Diesel | 1.5L | 72% | 28% |
| 2009 | Diesel | 1.5L | 77% | 23% |
Lowest Pass Rate
2013
71% pass rate from 7,194 tests
Level with 2011 and 2012
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Nissan NV200 FAQ
What are the most common Nissan NV200 problems?
In 2025, MOT tests on the Nissan NV200 that failed at the first attempt most often failed on lights and electrics (60% of the 11,072 failed tests), suspension (47%) and brakes (20%). The single most common fault was "Position lamp: not working" (26%). Across 46,555 MOT tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included), 74% ended in a pass.
Is the Nissan NV200 reliable?
The Nissan NV200 has an average MOT pass rate of 74%, from 46,555 MOT tests. That is 8 points below the average across all models in our data (82%), so budget for potential repairs. Pass rates fall as cars age, so compare it with cars of a similar age.
Which year Nissan NV200 is the most reliable?
Of the years with at least 100 tests that were old enough for a routine MOT, the 2021 Nissan NV200 has the highest MOT pass rate: 87% of its 463 tests ended in a pass. The 2013 has the lowest at 71%. The 2011 and 2012 are level on 71%. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so the pass rate is only part of the picture.
How much does it cost to fix common Nissan NV200 faults?
As a rough guide, brake work on a Nissan NV200 typically costs £80-£450 and suspension repairs £150-£600, while exhaust and emissions fixes can cost £80-£800. Lighting and wiper fixes are usually under £200.
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