2013 Nissan NV200 · 12,966 MOT tests
2013 Nissan NV200 reliability
2013 Nissan NV200s fail 48.2% of first MOT tests, 45% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 10 NV200 years (12,966 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan NV200s: 42.6%)
- 48.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan NV200s: 42.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 45% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 102,203
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 12,966
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 37% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 56% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 3.4% of tests fail here (249% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 19% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Nissan NV200
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics28.7%
- Suspension24.8%
- Brakes8.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.4%
- Tyres7.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.1%
- Seat belts and airbags3.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 10.56%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 9.62%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Stop lamp not working 5.91%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 5.65%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.57%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.19%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.5%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (12.47%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.09%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (6.02%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (5.76%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.39%)
Other years
Every Nissan NV200 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Nissan NV200 reliable?
2013 Nissan NV200s fail 48.2% of first MOT tests, 45% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 10 NV200 years (12,966 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Nissan NV200 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (10.56% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (9.62% of tests), stop lamp not working (5.91% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Nissan NV200 have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Nissan NV200 shows 102,203 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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