MOT failure data · 2025
Nissan NV200 MOT problems
Across every Nissan NV200 that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was ball joint ball joint excessively worn, on 10.26% of failure items. The broadest problem area was lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment at 32.46%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common Nissan NV200 MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball joint ball joint excessively worn | Suspension | 10.26% |
| 2 | Position lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 8.46% |
| 3 | Linkage ball joints ball joint excessively worn | Suspension | 6.27% |
| 4 | Pins and bushes pin or bush excessively worn | Suspension | 4.47% |
| 5 | Tread depth tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 3.64% |
| 6 | Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively | Visibility | 3.55% |
| 7 | Registration plate lamp(s) inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.15% |
| 8 | Coil spring fractured or broken | Suspension | 3.06% |
| 9 | Stop lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 2.93% |
| 10 | Individual direction indicators incorrect colour | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 2.79% |
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 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 NV200 buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific Nissan NV200?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
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Nissan NV200 MOT FAQs
What does a Nissan NV200 most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on Nissan NV200 cars failing their 2025 MOT was "ball joint ball joint excessively worn", appearing on 10.26% of failure items.
Does this mean my Nissan NV200 will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every Nissan NV200 that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Nissan NV200 passed 64.79% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific Nissan 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 NV200 MOT pass rate · used Nissan 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.