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Nissan NV250 Tekna DCI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Nissan NV250 Tekna DCI reliable? We analysed 2,174 real MOT tests across 608 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,174 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
77.0%
Typical Mileage
49,088mi
Annual Mileage
9,442mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Nissan NV250 Tekna 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 Tekna DCI.

Nissan NV250 Tekna DCI Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Nissan NV250 Tekna DCI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Nissan NV250 Tekna DCI MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Nissan NV250 Tekna DCI to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

77.9%
2021
76.1%
2020
76%
2019

Nissan NV250 Tekna DCI Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Nissan NV250 Tekna DCI models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28

Nissan NV250 Tekna DCI Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Nissan NV250 Tekna DCI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,576 mi/yr
Typical
9,442 mi/yr
Average
11,169 mi/yr
Heavy usage
15,305 mi/yr

Nissan NV250 Tekna DCI MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Nissan NV250 Tekna DCI year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 1,038 77.9% 32,271 48,648 66,612
2020 469 76.1% 35,257 49,675 70,657
2019 637 76.0% 33,870 49,124 70,200

How Long Does a Nissan NV250 Tekna DCI Last?

Based on 608 Nissan NV250 Tekna DCI vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.1 years
Median
4.0 years

Nissan NV250 Tekna DCI Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Nissan NV250 Tekna DCI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
49,088 mi
75th Percentile
69,436 mi
95th Percentile
102,358 mi
Max Recorded
329,508 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Nissan NV250 Tekna DCI

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2021

77.9% MOT pass rate from 1,038 tests

Year to avoid
2019

76.0% MOT pass rate from 637 tests

The best year to buy a used Nissan NV250 Tekna DCI is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 77.9% across 1,038 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 76.0% — 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 Tekna 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 Tekna DCI THIS CAR 77.0% 2,174 49,088 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
Suzuki Dl 650 X AM0 95.5% 662 8,045 mi — yrs

Compared to the Nissan Micra (71.4% pass rate) and the Nissan Qashqai (77.3% pass rate), the Nissan NV250 Tekna DCI sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Nissan NV250 Tekna DCI?

The Nissan NV250 Tekna DCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 77.0% across 2,174 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 Tekna 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 Tekna DCI owner drives around 9,442 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.

Nissan NV250 Tekna DCI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Nissan NV250 Tekna DCI reliable?
Based on 2,174 MOT tests, the Nissan NV250 Tekna DCI has a 77.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Nissan NV250 Tekna DCI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Nissan NV250 Tekna DCI do per year?
The typical Nissan NV250 Tekna DCI does around 9,442 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Nissan NV250 Tekna DCI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Nissan NV250 Tekna DCI?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Nissan NV250 Tekna DCI?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Nissan NV250 Tekna DCI is 2021 with a 77.9% pass rate across 1,038 tests.