Nissan NV200 reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Nissan NV200 is a van. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 69 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 41 of 42, and 44.2% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is position lamp (10.6% of tests).
Ranked 41 of 42 vans and pickups in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 25,502 Nissan NV200s aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 44.2% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Nissan NV200 is 45% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
44.2%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
10,300
Typical age at test: 9 years
Nissan NV200 MOT failure rate by age
Most common Nissan NV200 MOT faults
- Position lamp: not working10.6% of tests
- Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn10.0% of tests
- Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.9% of tests
- Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.6% of tests
- Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.5% of tests
- Stop lamp: not working4.5% of tests
What the Nissan NV200 fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 26.0% | ▲ 2.2× as often |
| Suspension | 20.8% | ▲ 2.1× as often |
| Brakes | 8.7% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Visibility | 8.2% | ▲ 1.8× as often |
| Tyres | 7.6% | About average |
| Exhaust and emissions | 4.3% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 3.0% | ▲ 3.5× as often |
| Body and structure | 2.5% | ▼ 23% less often |
| Steering | 0.7% | ▼ 71% less often |
| Wheels | 0.2% | ▼ 49% less often |
Nissan NV200 specs and running costs
Official figures for 7 versions sold in the UK between 2010 and 2018.
Fuel types
Diesel
Official economy
53.3–57.6 mpg
CO2
130–138 g/km
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NV200 EURO6, 2015 NV200 90ps 5 seatM5 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 55.4 mpg | 133g | £200 |
| NV200 EURO6, 2015 NV200 90ps 7seatM6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 55.4 mpg | 133g | £200 |
| NV200 EURO6, 2015 NV200 110ps 5 seatM5 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 57.6 mpg | 130g | £200 |
| NV200 EURO6, 2015 NV200 110ps 7 seatM6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 57.6 mpg | 130g | £200 |
| NV200 1.5Manual · listed 2014 | Diesel | 53.3 mpg | 138g | £200 |
| NV200 1.5M5 · listed 2012 | Diesel | 53.3 mpg | 138g | £200 |
| NV200 Combi 1.5 63kWM5 · listed 2010 | Diesel | 54.3 mpg | 137g | £200 |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement.
What a Nissan NV200 costs to fuel
- diesel, typical official 55.4mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Nissan NV200 reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the Nissan NV200 is 45% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 69 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Nissan NV200?
The most common MOT fault is “Position lamp: not working”, found in 10.6% of tests. It fails on seat belts and airbags and lights and electrics more often than similar cars.
›How many Nissan NV200s fail their MOT?
44.2% of Nissan NV200s aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Nissan NV200 combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.