Nissan NV250 Visia DCI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Nissan NV250 Visia DCI reliable? We analysed 532 real MOT tests across 161 vehicles to find out.
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The Nissan NV250 Visia 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 Visia DCI.
Nissan NV250 Visia DCI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Nissan NV250 Visia DCI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Nissan NV250 Visia DCI MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Nissan NV250 Visia DCI to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Nissan NV250 Visia DCI Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Nissan NV250 Visia DCI models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Nissan NV250 Visia DCI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Nissan NV250 Visia DCI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Nissan NV250 Visia DCI MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Nissan NV250 Visia DCI year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 336 | 78.9% | 34,080 | 49,424 | 68,233 |
| 2020 | 177 | 83.6% | 31,191 | 46,792 | 66,988 |
How Long Does a Nissan NV250 Visia DCI Last?
Based on 161 Nissan NV250 Visia DCI vehicles on UK roads.
Nissan NV250 Visia DCI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Nissan NV250 Visia 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 Visia DCI
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
83.6% MOT pass rate from 177 tests
78.9% MOT pass rate from 336 tests
The best year to buy a used Nissan NV250 Visia DCI is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 83.6% across 177 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 78.9% — 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 Visia 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 Visia DCI THIS CAR | 80.3% | 532 | 48,270 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 |
| Vauxhall Vectra Sri Cdti 120 | 70.2% | 1,036 | 135,032 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Nissan Micra (71.4% pass rate) and the Nissan Qashqai (77.3% pass rate), the Nissan NV250 Visia DCI outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Nissan NV250 Visia DCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 80.3% across 532 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 Visia 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 Visia DCI owner drives around 11,583 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.