Nissan E-Nv200
From 8,878 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer E-Nv200s fare better: 2022 models pass at 87.7% vs 74.4% for 2018.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 322 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 322 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 247 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 195 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 188 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 181 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 124 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 83 |
| wiper blade defective | 69 |
| warning device shows system malfunction | 65 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 61 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 33.3% of E-Nv200 failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £59.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 87.7% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2021 | 81.9% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 76.9% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2019 | 79.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
1 earlier years
| 2018 | 74.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all E-Nv200s tested had between 13,889 and 46,612 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 27,262 median miles, the E-Nv200 has 0.077 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Nissan models
| Nissan Qashqai | 76.1% |
| Nissan Juke | 75.3% |
| Nissan Micra | 71.2% |
| Nissan Note | 70.9% |
| Nissan Navara | 77% |
Common questions
What is the Nissan E-Nv200 MOT pass rate?
The Nissan E-Nv200 has a 79.1% MOT pass rate based on 8,878 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Nissan E-Nv200?
The most common MOT failure on the Nissan E-Nv200 is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 322 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Nissan E-Nv200 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Nissan E-Nv200 is 27,262 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,889 and 46,612 miles.
Buying a used E-Nv200?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 79.1% pass rate and an average repair bill of £59 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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