NISSAN NV250 MOT pass rate
79.7% of 3,151 NISSAN NV250 MOT tests pass.
The NV250 has a pass rate of 79.7%, a little higher than the average across all NISSAN models (74.9%).
The NISSAN NV250's pass rate of 79.7% is in line with the national average for cars, at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 80.4% at 0–3 years versus 78.9% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 80.4% | 1,543 | 43,147 miles |
| 3–6 years | 78.9% | 1,608 | 50,236 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the NISSAN NV250
The most common reason the NISSAN NV250 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 73.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 73.5% | Not working |
| Tyres | 34.3% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 23.0% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 22.1% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.8% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 3.2% | Component damaged and likely to cause injury |
| Suspension | 2.4% | Has excessive play |
| Steering | 1.8% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.9% | Buckle not functioning as intended |
| Road Wheels | 0.7% | Carrier insecure |
Related NISSAN models
- NISSAN QASHQAI — 75.0% pass rate
- NISSAN JUKE — 76.4% pass rate
- NISSAN MICRA — 72.1% pass rate
- NISSAN NOTE — 72.6% pass rate
- NISSAN X-TRAIL — 75.5% pass rate
- NISSAN NAVARA — 77.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the NISSAN NV250?
- 79.7% of NISSAN NV250 MOT tests pass, based on 3,151 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the NISSAN NV250?
- The most common reason the NISSAN NV250 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 73.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the NISSAN NV250's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the NISSAN service history guide for how to check and keep one.