Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2009 Nissan Nv200?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2009 Nissan Nv200?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2009 Nissan Nv200?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2009 Nissan Nv200 vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

39% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2009 Nissan Nv200 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 205 vehicles, the 2009 Nissan Nv200 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 74.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2009 Nissan Nv200?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2009 Nissan Nv200 are: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (47.5% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (40.9% of vehicles), Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (39.4% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2009 Nissan Nv200?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Nissan Nv200 (2009)

205 real MOT outcomes analysed • 74.1% first-time pass rate

2009 Nissan Nv200

CarHunch analysed 205 real MOT records for the 2009 Nissan Nv200. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2009 Nissan NV200 falls short of the UK average with a 74.1% first-time pass rate, and there's a real concern here: 39% of these vans have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, well above typical thresholds. The diesel variants, which make up the bulk of the market, pass at 72.1%—notably weaker than the broader cohort.

These vans are running at 94,000 miles on average, which is reasonable for their age, but they're accumulating problems: owners are dealing with an average of 4.11 failures and 19.2 advisories per test. Before buying one, get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on braking and structural integrity, since the dangerous defect rate suggests these vehicles develop serious faults as they age.

We have limited data for the 2009 Nissan Nv200 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

74.1%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

39%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

4.11

Over 14.1 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

88k

Middle half: 66k–117k

For context

These stats describe 205 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 205 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Brake wear 47.5%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Tyre wear 40.9%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Suspension & steering 39.4%

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play · Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play · Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Lighting 26.8%

Offside Front Position lamp not working · Nearside Front Position lamp not working · Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Other issues 21.7%

Oil leak, but not excessive

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2009.

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Before you buy a 2009 Nissan Nv200

Based on MOT data from 205 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 39% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (80%)	164	72.1%	4.83

Colour Breakdown

Based on 30,146 Nissan Nv200 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 71.6%

21,587

Silver 8.3%

2,489

Grey 6.9%

2,086

Black 6%

1,809

Red 3.9%

1,176

Blue 2.3%

680

Turquoise 0.6%

188

Green 0.2%

Yellow 0.1%

Bronze 0.1%

Beige 0.1%

Multi-colour 0%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2009 Nissan Nv200 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

88,092

typical

66,142

low mileage

117,483

high mileage

Half of all 2009 Nissan Nv200 vehicles fall between 66,142 and 117,483 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 66,142 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 66,142–117,483 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2009 Nissan Nv200s sit.

⚠ Over 158,602 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2009 Nissan Nv200 — Still on the Road

Almost all 2009 Nissan Nv200s are still on the road.

Strong survival — 146 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 94% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

14.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

4.11

Avg failures per vehicle

19.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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