2019 Nissan NV200 MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check

In 2025, 69.5% of Nissan NV200s first used in 2019 passed their MOT first time, against 83.5% for all cars first used in 2019. Across 7,071 NV200 first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were lamps and electrical equipment, tyres and visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen).

This page analyses first MOT tests for Nissan NV200s first used in 2019 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.

Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026

Passed first time, 2025
69.5%
of 2,273 first tests; all cars first used in 2019: 83.5%. Fixed-at-the-test counts as a fail
Tests analysed
7,071
first tests, 2023–2025; 2,273 in 2025
Clean pass, 2025
43.9%
of 2,273 first tests in 2025, passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded
Typical mileage, tested in 2025
42,500
middle half: 26,500–66,500 miles; all cars first used in 2019: 44,000

How the 2019 Nissan NV200 MOT pass rate has changed

Share of first tests passed in each year, NV200s first used in 2019 against all cars first used in 2019 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the NV200 figure was 14.0 points lower.

2019 NV200All cars first used in 2019
60%70%80%90%20212022202320242025Test year (first tests)All cars first used in 2019, test year 2021: 89.2%All cars first used in 2019, test year 2022: 87.8%All cars first used in 2019, test year 2023: 86.2%All cars first used in 2019, test year 2024: 84.9%All cars first used in 2019, test year 2025: 83.5%2019 NV200, test year 2022: 73.1%2019 NV200, test year 2023: 73%2019 NV200, test year 2024: 72.4%2019 NV200, test year 2025: 69.5%83.5%69.5%
View this chart as a table
Test year2019 NV200All cars first used 2019NV200 first tests
2021fewer than 500 tests89.2%134
202273.1%87.8%2,411
202373.0%86.2%2,445
202472.4%84.9%2,353
202569.5%83.5%2,273

Common 2019 Nissan NV200 MOT failures

Share of the 2,003 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment48.8%
Tyres34.6%
Visibility22.8%
Brakes16.3%
Suspension14.3%
Body, chassis, structure4.2%
Noise, emissions and leaks2.6%
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems2.5%

Most common failure items

DVSA failure itemShare of failed first testsTests
Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively16.0%320
Position lamp: not working15.5%311
Tread depth: below requirements of 1.6mm9.8%197
Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative9.4%188
Headlamp: not working on dipped beam9.3%187

Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.

What to check on a 2019 Nissan NV200 before buying

The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.

  1. Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
  2. Tyres. Worth checking the tread depth across the whole width of each tyre, and the sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
  3. Wipers and windscreen. Worth checking that the wipers clear the screen cleanly, that the washers work, and that there are no chips or cracks in the driver’s view.

Common 2019 Nissan NV200 MOT advisories

Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2019 NV200s, as a share of all 7,071 first tests, 2023–2025.

DVSA advisory itemShare of first testsTests
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge15.6%1,105
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened7.1%501
Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing4.6%322
Brake pads: wearing thin3.8%266
Nail in tyre2.9%204

Questions about the 2019 Nissan NV200 MOT

What is the MOT pass rate of a 2019 Nissan NV200?

In 2025, 69.5% of NV200s first used in 2019 passed their MOT first time, against 83.5% for all cars first used in 2019. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.

What does a 2019 NV200 most often fail its MOT on?

Lamps and electrical equipment (in 48.8% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), tyres (34.6%) and visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen) (22.8%). The single most common item was “Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively” (16.0%).

How often does a 2019 Nissan NV200 fail its MOT?

In 2025, 30.5% of first tests on NV200s first used in 2019 did not pass first time: 22.5% failed, and a further 8.0% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 2,003 of 7,071 first tests did not pass first time.

What are the most common 2019 Nissan NV200 MOT advisories?

“Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (on 15.6% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (7.1%), “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (4.6%), “Brake pads: wearing thin” (3.8%) and “Nail in tyre” (2.9%).

Is a 2019 Nissan NV200 reliable?

An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 73.1% in 2022 to 69.5% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.

Other cars first used in 2019

The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.

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How the 2019 Nissan NV200 MOT data is calculated

Every number on this page is calculated by SortedCars from DVSA’s anonymised MOT test data for Great Britain, 2021–2025. “2019 NV200” means a Nissan NV200 whose date of first use falls in 2019 (68, 19 and 69 plates), all trims grouped. Class 4 vehicles, first tests only — retests are not counted. Pass rate = passed ÷ all first tests; a car with a fault fixed during the test (PRS) counts as a fail. Our national first-test pass rate matches DVSA’s published figure (table DVSA/MOT/01) to within 0.04 points in every year. Clean pass = passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded. Mileage is the reading recorded at the test. Comparisons are with all cars first used in 2019, any make or fuel, and are not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use. Failure and advisory item names are DVSA’s own wording. No figure is shown for fewer than 500 tests; an item is shown only if it appears on at least 50 tests and 1% of the base. Pass rates describe a group of cars, not one car: a well-kept example can pass and a neglected one can fail. This page is general information, not advice about any particular vehicle; always have a used car inspected before you buy. SortedCars is not affiliated with or endorsed by DVSA. You can check any car’s MOT history free on the official service: gov.uk/check-mot-history. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.