2019 Nissan E-Nv200 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 7,321 MOT tests, the 2019 Nissan E-Nv200 recorded an 84.5% pass rate. That is effectively the same as vans of a similar age (15.2% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (9.4%) and lighting & signalling (7.8%) 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 504 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2019 E-Nv200 fails 12.2% of the time in the 0-30k band and 11.4% at 120-150k, a spread of only 0.8 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 23.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 15.1% of tests failed in 2021 against 16.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 9.4% | 686 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 7.8% | 568 |
| 3 | Visibility | 6.3% | 464 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.2% | 232 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.5% | 108 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.0% | 75 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 504 |
| 2 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 260 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 227 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 190 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 135 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 111 |
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 | 23.2% | 1,698 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.1% | 815 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.8% | 426 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 5.4% | 395 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.3% | 313 |
| 6 | Suspension | 3.6% | 261 |
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 | 4,012 | 12.2% |
| 30-60k | 2,502 | 18.8% |
| 60-90k | 621 | 22.2% |
| 90-120k | 124 | 20.2% |
| 120-150k | 35 | 11.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 53 | 15.1% |
| 2022 | 1,841 | 13.9% |
| 2023 | 1,896 | 15.6% |
| 2024 | 1,780 | 16.0% |
| 2025 | 1,751 | 16.6% |
What to check before buying a 2019 E-Nv200
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 9.4% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (9.4% 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 (7.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (6.3% 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
How many 2019 Nissan E-Nv200s pass their MOT?
84.5% of the 7,321 2019 Nissan E-Nv200 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 15.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Nissan E-Nv200?
Tyres, recorded in 9.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (7.8%).
Does the 2019 E-Nv200 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.2% in the 0-30k band to 11.4% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 7,321 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.