Nissan E-Nv200 MOT pass rate & common failures
22,988 MOT tests on the Nissan E-Nv200 (2009–2022) give it an 83.9% pass rate. Against vans of a similar age (14.7% fail rate), the E-Nv200 comes out 1.4pp worse. Its most common failure areas are tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
Best and worst E-Nv200 years
Ranked across E-Nv200 years with at least 1,000 tests. Older cars fail more simply because they are older — compare years close together in age before drawing conclusions.
What the MOT record shows
The strongest year on this record is 2021 (86.7% pass rate); the weakest is 2020 (81.4%). Older cars carry more of the difference than the average implies.
No single area dominates — tyres (9.6%) and lighting & signalling (7.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, tyre pressure monitoring system and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 1,714 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 12.5% in the 0-30k band and 20.4% in the 150k+ band, a 8.0-point spread.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 23.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 13.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 16.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every E-Nv200 model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 216 | 85.2% | 14.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2015 | 34 | 88.2% | 11.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2017 | 50 | 90.0% | 10.0% | Visibility |
| 2018 | 2,334 | 83.0% | 17.1% | Tyres |
| 2019 | 7,321 | 84.5% | 15.5% | Tyres |
| 2020 | 8,270 | 81.4% | 18.6% | Tyres |
| 2021 | 3,763 | 86.7% | 13.3% | Tyres |
| 2022 | 949 | 91.7% | 8.3% | Visibility |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 9.6% | 2,202 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 7.5% | 1,719 |
| 3 | Visibility | 6.7% | 1,536 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.2% | 733 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.7% | 395 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.9% | 215 |
| 7 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 110 |
| 8 | Road wheels | 0.2% | 46 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 1,714 |
| 2 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 857 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 722 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 633 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 408 |
| 6 | Washers | 321 |
| 7 | Headlamp | 312 |
| 8 | Stop lamp | 300 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 23.0% | 5,289 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.4% | 2,403 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 5.3% | 1,226 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.3% | 1,213 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.4% | 1,015 |
| 6 | Suspension | 3.3% | 759 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 12,829 | 12.5% |
| 30-60k | 7,583 | 19.3% |
| 60-90k | 2,039 | 25.4% |
| 90-120k | 378 | 22.0% |
| 120-150k | 112 | 18.8% |
| 150k+ | 44 | 20.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Electric | 22,941 | 16.1% |
| Petrol | 32 | 15.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 648 | 13.9% |
| 2022 | 2,636 | 14.0% |
| 2023 | 5,388 | 16.1% |
| 2024 | 7,015 | 16.4% |
| 2025 | 7,301 | 16.6% |
What to check before buying a Nissan E-Nv200
- Tyres (9.6% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (7.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (6.7% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Nissan E-Nv200?
83.9% of the 22,988 Nissan E-Nv200 MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 16.1% fail rate, across model years 2009–2022.
What does the Nissan E-Nv200 most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 9.6% of tests, then lighting & signalling (7.5%).
Which E-Nv200 years are best and worst for MOT results?
2021 has the best pass rate at 86.7% and 2020 the weakest at 81.4%, from 3,763 and 8,270 tests respectively.
How much does mileage affect E-Nv200 MOT results?
Fail rates run at 12.5% for cars in the 0-30k band and 20.4% for 150k+, a 8.0-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 22,988 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.