2019 Nissan Nv250 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 590 MOT tests, the 2019 Nissan Nv250 recorded an 82.5% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 10.2% of the time, so this is 7.2pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 12.7% of all tests — 4.7 points clear of tyres, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are stop lamp, wipers and tread depth — stop lamp alone was recorded 50 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2019 Nv250 fails 16.7% of the time in the 0-30k band and 20.5% at 90-120k, a spread of only 3.8 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 21.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 22.2% in 2022 to 10.3% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.7% | 75 |
| 2 | Tyres | 8.0% | 47 |
| 3 | Visibility | 7.1% | 42 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.2% | 19 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.0% | 12 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.7% | 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 | 50 |
| 2 | Wipers | 43 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 40 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 16 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 15 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 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 | 21.9% | 129 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.8% | 117 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 9.8% | 58 |
| 4 | Visibility | 9.0% | 53 |
| 5 | Other defects | 2.7% | 16 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.7% | 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 | 132 | 16.7% |
| 30-60k | 258 | 17.4% |
| 60-90k | 152 | 17.8% |
| 90-120k | 39 | 20.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 126 | 22.2% |
| 2023 | 149 | 18.8% |
| 2024 | 168 | 18.4% |
| 2025 | 145 | 10.3% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Nv250
On a 2019 Nv250, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 12.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (12.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (8.0% 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 Nv250s pass their MOT?
82.5% of the 590 2019 Nissan Nv250 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 17.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Nissan Nv250?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.7% of tests, followed by tyres (8.0%).
Does the 2019 Nv250 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 16.7% in the 0-30k band to 20.5% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 590 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.