Nissan Micra vs Nissan Nv200: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Nissan Micra
71%
MOT pass rate · 829,762 vehicles
Nissan Nv200
71%
MOT pass rate · 30,466 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Nissan Micra (71%) and Nissan Nv200 (71%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Nissan Micra | Nissan Nv200 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 71% | 71% |
| MOT failure rate | 29% | 29% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 85,745 mi | 105,077 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 829,762 | 30,466 |
Most common faults
Nissan Micra
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nissan Nv200
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Nissan Micra (71%) and Nissan Nv200 (71%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.