2020 Nissan E-Nv200 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 8,270 MOT tests, the 2020 Nissan E-Nv200 recorded an 81.4% pass rate. Against vans of a similar age (14.3% fail rate), the 2020 E-Nv200 comes out 4.2pp worse. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (10.7%) and lighting & signalling (8.5%) 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 703 times.
A 120-150k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 26.2% versus 13.0%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 24.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 5.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 19.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 10.7% | 886 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 8.5% | 703 |
| 3 | Visibility | 7.6% | 631 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.4% | 283 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.3% | 190 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.0% | 84 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 703 |
| 2 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 371 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 306 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 236 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 163 |
| 6 | Daytime running lamps | 144 |
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 | 24.9% | 2,055 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.5% | 866 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 6.2% | 514 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.5% | 457 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.7% | 391 |
| 6 | Suspension | 3.2% | 262 |
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 | 4,133 | 13.0% |
| 30-60k | 3,016 | 22.3% |
| 60-90k | 944 | 30.5% |
| 90-120k | 125 | 20.0% |
| 120-150k | 42 | 26.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 68 | 5.9% |
| 2022 | 215 | 14.4% |
| 2023 | 2,687 | 17.4% |
| 2024 | 2,672 | 19.2% |
| 2025 | 2,628 | 19.8% |
What to check before buying a 2020 E-Nv200
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 10.7% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (10.7% 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 (8.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (7.6% 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 2020 Nissan E-Nv200s pass their MOT?
81.4% of the 8,270 2020 Nissan E-Nv200 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 18.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Nissan E-Nv200?
Tyres, recorded in 10.7% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (8.5%).
Does the 2020 E-Nv200 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.0% in the 0-30k band to 26.2% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 8,270 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.