Nissan Nv200 (2020)

131 real MOT outcomes analysed • 85.5% first-time pass rate

2020 Nissan Nv200

CarHunch analysed 131 real MOT records for the 2020 Nissan Nv200. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Generally reliable 5.5% above UK average
85.5%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
23,394
typical mileage
14,889–35,559 middle half
14.5%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.67
avg MOT failures per car
over 3.9 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2020 Nissan 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Electric (89%) 116 85.2% 0.68
Petrol (8%) 11 89.2% 0.55
Diesel (3%) 4 83.8% 0.75

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Nissan 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.

14,889
low mileage
23,394
typical
35,559
high mileage

Half of all 2020 Nissan Nv200 vehicles fall between 14,889 and 35,559 miles.

2020 Nissan Nv200 — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 124 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.

10 124 2021 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.9
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.67
Avg failures per vehicle
3.2
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2020 Nissan Nv200

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 17.9%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 16.7%
    Nearside Front Position lamp not working
  • 16.5%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 15.8%
    Offside Front Position lamp not working
  • 14.9%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 14.1%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 11.3%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 9.6%
    Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2020. Counts include advisories and failures.

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