2014 Nissan NV200 MOT pass rate: 62.4% (8,658 tests)
Is the 2014 NV200 getting worse?
Pass rate of 2014-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 62.6% -14.8 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 62.5% -13.2 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 62.0% -12.4 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2014 NV200
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 3,425 | 32.6% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3,227 | 30.7% |
| 3 | Brakes | 1,359 | 12.9% |
| 4 | Tyres | 907 | 8.6% |
| 5 | Visibility | 686 | 6.5% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 303 | 2.9% |
All NV200 years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,448 | 61.0% | -6.3 pts | 119,626 |
| 2011 | 6,339 | 59.9% | -9.3 pts | 119,162 |
| 2012 | 8,417 | 59.8% | -11.5 pts | 115,216 |
| 2013 | 11,244 | 61.2% | -12.2 pts | 107,354 |
| 2014 (this page) | 8,658 | 62.4% | -13.5 pts | 94,542 |
| 2015 | 12,075 | 65.4% | -13.4 pts | 84,170 |
| 2016 | 9,607 | 70.1% | -11.3 pts | 71,063 |
| 2017 | 6,714 | 74.6% | -9.4 pts | 54,804 |
| 2018 | 5,227 | 73.3% | -13.1 pts | 58,146 |
| 2019 | 2,377 | 75.3% | -13.1 pts | 52,216 |
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FAQs
Is a 2014 Nissan NV200 reliable?
2014-registered examples passed 62.4% of their MOT tests (8,658 tests, 2023–2025), -13.5 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 12 years old with a median 94,542 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2014 NV200?
The median tested example shows 94,542 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.