Nissan Nv250 Visia Dci
From 242 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 7 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.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 7 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 7 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 6 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 4 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 4 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 3 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 3 |
| wiper blade defective | 2 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 40% of failures are serious: 32.5% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 7.5% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £75.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 76.3% | stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Nv250 Visia Dcis tested had between 30,128 and 53,770 miles on the clock.
At 41,003 median miles, the Nv250 Visia Dci has 0.056 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 Visia Dci MOT pass rate?
The Nissan Nv250 Visia Dci has a 76.9% MOT pass rate based on 242 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Nissan Nv250 Visia Dci?
The most common MOT failure on the Nissan Nv250 Visia Dci is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 7 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 Visia Dci at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Nissan Nv250 Visia Dci is 41,003 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 30,128 and 53,770 miles.
Buying a used Nv250 Visia 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 76.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £75 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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