Nissan Nv250 Tekna Dci
From 956 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 35 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 | 35 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 32 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 29 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 20 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 19 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 14 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 11 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 11 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 11 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 10 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 30.7% of Nv250 Tekna Dci 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 £55.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 78.7% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2020 | 76.5% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2019 | 73.9% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
Typical mileage
Half of all Nv250 Tekna Dcis tested had between 31,436 and 64,158 miles on the clock.
At 41,696 median miles, the Nv250 Tekna Dci has 0.055 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 Nv250 Tekna Dci MOT pass rate?
The Nissan Nv250 Tekna Dci has a 77.2% MOT pass rate based on 956 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Nissan Nv250 Tekna Dci?
The most common MOT failure on the Nissan Nv250 Tekna Dci is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 35 failures. Other common issues include stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Nissan Nv250 Tekna Dci at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Nissan Nv250 Tekna Dci is 41,696 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 31,436 and 64,158 miles.
Buying a used Nv250 Tekna Dci?
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 77.2% pass rate and an average repair bill of £55 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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