Nissan Cabstar (2020)
2020 Nissan Cabstar
CarHunch analysed 118 real MOT records for the 2020 Nissan Cabstar. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2020 Nissan Cabstar falls short of the UK average with a 74.8% first-time pass rate against the national 80%, which is a meaningful gap for a four-year-old light commercial vehicle. More concerning, nearly a quarter of these vans (24.6%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, suggesting buyers should factor in closer-than-average inspection costs and potential safety repairs.
At just under 40,000 miles median, these Cabstars are lightly used for their age, yet they're averaging 1.33 failures per test and 8 advisories—indicating that low mileage hasn't prevented wear issues. Before committing to one, obtain the full MOT history to check what those advisories cluster around, particularly suspension and brake components, since light commercial vehicles do take a hammering despite modest odometer readings.
What to check before buying a 2020 Nissan Cabstar
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 24.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2020 Nissan Cabstar vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2020 Nissan Cabstar vehicles fall between 21,410 and 55,608 miles.
2020 Nissan Cabstar — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 114 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2020 Nissan Cabstar
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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29.9%
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
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28.8%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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24.5%
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
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24.3%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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20.9%
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
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19.1%
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light
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18.2%
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
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18%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2020. Counts include advisories and failures.
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