Nissan NV250 Acenta DCI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Nissan NV250 Acenta DCI reliable? We analysed 5,521 real MOT tests across 1,586 vehicles to find out.
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The Nissan NV250 Acenta DCI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Nissan NV250 Acenta DCI.
Nissan NV250 Acenta DCI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Nissan NV250 Acenta DCI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Nissan NV250 Acenta DCI MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Nissan NV250 Acenta DCI to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Nissan NV250 Acenta DCI Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Nissan NV250 Acenta DCI models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Nissan NV250 Acenta DCI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Nissan NV250 Acenta DCI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Nissan NV250 Acenta DCI MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Nissan NV250 Acenta DCI year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,274 | 75.0% | 33,169 | 48,246 | 66,608 |
| 2020 | 1,981 | 75.1% | 33,582 | 50,664 | 71,724 |
| 2019 | 60 | 78.3% | 43,951 | 59,074 | 77,986 |
How Long Does a Nissan NV250 Acenta DCI Last?
Based on 1,586 Nissan NV250 Acenta DCI vehicles on UK roads.
Nissan NV250 Acenta DCI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Nissan NV250 Acenta DCI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Nissan NV250 Acenta DCI
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
78.3% MOT pass rate from 60 tests
75.0% MOT pass rate from 3,274 tests
The best year to buy a used Nissan NV250 Acenta DCI is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 78.3% across 60 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 75.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Nissan NV250 Acenta DCI Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan NV250 Acenta DCI THIS CAR | 75.2% | 5,521 | 49,493 mi | — yrs |
| Nissan Micra | 71.4% | 10,566,512 | 55,214 mi | 37 yrs |
| Nissan Qashqai | 77.3% | 6,506,323 | 59,398 mi | 19 yrs |
| Nissan Juke | 79.3% | 3,002,435 | 49,593 mi | 16 yrs |
| Citroen Relay 35 Hvy L4H2 Ent Bhdi Ss | 76.8% | 6,499 | 59,844 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Nissan Micra (71.4% pass rate) and the Nissan Qashqai (77.3% pass rate), the Nissan NV250 Acenta DCI sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Nissan NV250 Acenta DCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 75.2% across 5,521 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Nissan NV250 Acenta DCI with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Nissan NV250 Acenta DCI owner drives around 10,869 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.