2019 Nissan Nv250 Tekna — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 533 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Nissan Nv250 Tekna, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, tyres and visibility. Its pass rate of 82.2% was below the average for cars of a similar age (89.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.4% | 66 |
| 2 | Tyres | 8.1% | 43 |
| 3 | Visibility | 7.1% | 38 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.2% | 17 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.3% | 12 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.8% | 4 |
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 | 43 |
| 2 | Wipers | 38 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 34 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 15 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 15 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 12 |
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 | 22.3% | 119 |
| 2 | Brakes | 20.1% | 107 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 10.7% | 57 |
| 4 | Visibility | 8.3% | 44 |
| 5 | Other defects | 3.0% | 16 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.8% | 4 |
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 | 118 | 17.8% |
| 30-60k | 237 | 17.3% |
| 60-90k | 140 | 18.6% |
| 90-120k | 32 | 21.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 112 | 22.3% |
| 2023 | 135 | 20.7% |
| 2024 | 151 | 17.2% |
| 2025 | 133 | 11.3% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Nv250 Tekna
Before buying a 2019 Nissan Nv250 Tekna, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 12.4% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (12.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (8.1% 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.
- Visibility (7.1% 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 Nv250 Teknas pass their MOT?
82.2% of the 533 2019 Nissan Nv250 Tekna MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 17.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Nissan Nv250 Tekna?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.4% of tests, followed by tyres (8.1%).
Does the 2019 Nv250 Tekna get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 17.8% in the 0-30k band to 21.9% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 533 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.