2014 Nissan E-NV200: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the Nissan E-NV200 first registered in 2014: we looked at the 111 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 111 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2014 Nissan E-NV200 MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2014 Nissan E-NV200 MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension32% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Tyres31% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Brakes23% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Lights and electrics23% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors6% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Driveshafts and joints5% of testsRough price £60–£350
At the viewing: On full steering lock, drive slowly and listen for clicking from the front wheels.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2014 Nissan E-NV200
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Nissan E-NV200 compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 889 | Tyres 16% |
| 2021 | 3,241 | Tyres 28% |
| 2020 | 6,586 | Tyres 34% |
| 2019 | 4,613 | Tyres 32% |
| 2018 | 1,158 | Tyres 37% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Nissan E-NV200 cars first registered in 2014. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score