2020 Nissan Nv250 Acenta — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,744 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Nissan Nv250 Acenta, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres. Its pass rate of 80.7% was below the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 26.2% in the 90-120k group versus 12.1% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 15.5% | 270 |
| 2 | Visibility | 8.0% | 139 |
| 3 | Tyres | 5.9% | 103 |
| 4 | Brakes | 5.7% | 100 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.9% | 51 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.2% | 21 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stop lamp | 146 |
| 2 | Wipers | 120 |
| 3 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 99 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 91 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 76 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 67 |
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 | 24.2% | 422 |
| 2 | Brakes | 23.0% | 401 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 9.8% | 171 |
| 4 | Visibility | 9.8% | 171 |
| 5 | Other defects | 5.3% | 92 |
| 6 | Suspension | 2.4% | 42 |
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 | 364 | 12.1% |
| 30-60k | 764 | 19.8% |
| 60-90k | 431 | 21.3% |
| 90-120k | 141 | 26.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 562 | 18.7% |
| 2024 | 572 | 18.2% |
| 2025 | 601 | 21.1% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Nv250 Acenta
Before buying a 2020 Nissan Nv250 Acenta, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 15.5% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (15.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (8.0% 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.
- Tyres (5.9% 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.
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 Nv250 Acentas pass their MOT?
80.7% of the 1,744 2020 Nissan Nv250 Acenta MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 19.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Nissan Nv250 Acenta?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 15.5% of tests, followed by visibility (8.0%).
Does the 2020 Nv250 Acenta get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.1% in the 0-30k band to 26.2% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,744 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.