2014 Nissan Nv200 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 19,952 MOT tests, the 2014 Nissan Nv200 recorded a 73.3% pass rate. Against vans of a similar age (22.9% fail rate), the 2014 Nv200 comes out 3.8pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 20.2% of all tests — 3.2 points clear of suspension, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, ball joint and linkage ball joints — position lamp alone was recorded 2,271 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 30.1% versus 16.6%.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 5.3pp more often than electric ones (27.2% vs 21.9%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 29.0% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 24.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 28.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 20.2% | 4,038 |
| 2 | Suspension | 17.0% | 3,393 |
| 3 | Brakes | 6.4% | 1,278 |
| 4 | Visibility | 6.0% | 1,198 |
| 5 | Tyres | 6.0% | 1,195 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.4% | 482 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 2,271 |
| 2 | Ball joint | 2,205 |
| 3 | Linkage ball joints | 1,064 |
| 4 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 981 |
| 5 | Wipers | 955 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 882 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 29.0% | 5,797 |
| 2 | Tyres | 25.3% | 5,052 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 17.2% | 3,428 |
| 4 | Brakes | 16.6% | 3,304 |
| 5 | Visibility | 8.8% | 1,745 |
| 6 | Other defects | 5.9% | 1,171 |
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 | 818 | 16.6% |
| 30-60k | 3,871 | 22.2% |
| 60-90k | 5,517 | 26.2% |
| 90-120k | 4,887 | 29.6% |
| 120-150k | 2,883 | 29.4% |
| 150k+ | 1,968 | 30.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 18,268 | 27.2% |
| Electric | 1,649 | 21.9% |
| Petrol | 35 | 11.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,017 | 24.3% |
| 2022 | 4,080 | 26.1% |
| 2023 | 4,075 | 27.7% |
| 2024 | 3,945 | 27.7% |
| 2025 | 3,835 | 28.0% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Nv200
On a 2014 Nv200, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 20.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (20.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (17.0% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (6.4% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
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 2014 Nissan Nv200s pass their MOT?
73.3% of the 19,952 2014 Nissan Nv200 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 26.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Nissan Nv200?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 20.2% of tests, followed by suspension (17.0%).
Does the 2014 Nv200 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 16.6% in the 0-30k band to 30.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 19,952 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.