Nissan E Nv200 (2020)

2,237 real MOT outcomes analysed • 81.3% first-time pass rate

2020 Nissan E Nv200

CarHunch analysed 2,237 real MOT records for the 2020 Nissan E Nv200. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2020 Nissan E-NV200 passes its MOT on the first attempt 81.3% of the time, slightly above the UK average of 80%, which suggests solid baseline reliability for the model year. However, nearly one in five vehicles (19.8%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, so prospective buyers should request a full service history and have any used example inspected by a qualified technician.

At just under 28,000 miles median mileage, these four-year-old vans are running relatively lightly, yet they average 0.9 failures and 3.5 advisories per test, indicating minor wear is already creeping in across electrics, brakes, and suspension. Before committing to purchase, ask the seller for the complete MOT history and confirm that any advisory items—particularly those flagged repeatedly—have been addressed.

Average reliability In line with UK average
81.3%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
27,817
typical mileage
16,522–44,538 middle half
19.8%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.9
avg MOT failures per car
over 4 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2020 Nissan E Nv200

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.
  • 📄 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 E Nv200 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.

16,522
low mileage
27,817
typical
44,538
high mileage

Half of all 2020 Nissan E Nv200 vehicles fall between 16,522 and 44,538 miles.

2020 Nissan E Nv200 — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 2,055 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 96% of the peak.

150 2,055 2022 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.

MOT History Averages

4
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.9
Avg failures per vehicle
3.5
Avg advisories per vehicle

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