Does the Nissan 200 fail the MOT on suspension more than it should?
The Nissan 200 records 17.44 suspension failure items per 100 initial MOT tests (2019–2024), against 24.95 expected for a car of the same age mix: less than expected for its class and age (−7.51, 95% interval −8.80 to −6.22). It ranks 557 of 701 models on suspension (1 = most failures above expected).
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · all models on suspension · check a Nissan 200 by registration
What exactly fails on suspension?
The most frequent DVSA defect wording in this group on the Nissan 200 is “The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired”, recorded 493 times in 2019–2024.
| DVSA defect wording | Items | Per 100 tests |
|---|---|---|
| The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 493 | 8.55 |
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 120 | 2.08 |
| A suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 73 | 1.27 |
| A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 60 | 1.04 |
| A suspension component insecurely attached to chassis or axle | 50 | 0.87 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,764 (initial tests) · Method: failure items (major and minor) grouped by DVSA's defect tree; wordings with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
If a Nissan 200 gets a suspension advisory, how often does it fail next time?
12.4% of Nissan 200 MOTs with a suspension advisory were followed by a fail in the same group at the next MOT, typically 12.4 months and 957 miles later (691 advisories followed).
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 691 (advisories followed) · Method: the same vehicles followed to their next ordinary MOT · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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