MOT failure data · 2025
Nissan E-Nv200 MOT problems
Across every Nissan E-Nv200 that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively, on 10.1% of failure items. The broadest problem area was tyres at 30.33%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common Nissan E-Nv200 MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively | Visibility | 10.1% |
| 2 | Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | Tyres | 7.16% |
| 3 | Condition has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | Tyres | 7.12% |
| 4 | Tread depth tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 6.86% |
| 5 | Condition has ply or cords exposed | Tyres | 6.1% |
| 6 | Position lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.99% |
| 7 | Ball joint ball joint excessively worn | Suspension | 3.39% |
| 8 | Daytime running lamps not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.17% |
| 9 | Brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick | Brakes | 2.3% |
| 10 | Stop lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 2.3% |
Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 10 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a Nissan E-Nv200, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.
The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used Nissan E-Nv200 buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific Nissan E-Nv200?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
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Nissan E-Nv200 MOT FAQs
What does a Nissan E-Nv200 most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on Nissan E-Nv200 cars failing their 2025 MOT was "wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively", appearing on 10.1% of failure items.
Does this mean my Nissan E-Nv200 will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every Nissan E-Nv200 that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Nissan E-Nv200 passed 80.43% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific Nissan E-Nv200's MOT history?
Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.
See also: Nissan E-Nv200 MOT pass rate · used Nissan E-Nv200 buying guide · free MOT history check
Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.