Does the Nissan e-NV200 fail the MOT on visibility more than it should?
The Nissan e-NV200 records 12.64 visibility failure items per 100 initial MOT tests (2019–2024), against 4.36 expected for a ev of the same age mix: more than expected for its class and age (+8.28, 95% interval +7.68 to +8.87). It ranks 4 of 746 models on visibility (1 = most failures above expected).
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · all models on visibility · check a Nissan e-NV200 by registration
What exactly fails on visibility?
The most frequent DVSA defect wording in this group on the Nissan e-NV200 is “Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen”, recorded 803 times in 2019–2024.
| DVSA defect wording | Items | Per 100 tests |
|---|---|---|
| Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 803 | 5.91 |
| Wiper blade defective | 462 | 3.40 |
| Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 166 | 1.22 |
| Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 114 | 0.84 |
| Obligatory mirror or device slightly damaged or loose | 98 | 0.72 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 13,589 (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
Other pages for this model
Nissan e-NV200 2018 · Nissan e-NV200 2019 · Nissan e-NV200 2020 · Nissan e-NV200 in Norway · Nissan e-NV200 by postcode area · Nissan e-NV200 body, chassis and structure failures · Nissan e-NV200 brakes failures · Nissan e-NV200 lamps, reflectors and electrics failures · Nissan e-NV200 road wheels failures · Nissan e-NV200 seat belts and airbags failures · Nissan e-NV200 suspension failures · Nissan e-NV200 tyres failures