2011 Nissan NV200 1.5L Diesel · BK61 FYF

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT test on 12 April 2026 at 305,181 miles, after rectifying a failed headlamp output on the same day. The advisory notes, however, tell the story of a well-used workhorse fighting advancing corrosion. Underbody corrosion to the floor and suspension components is flagged alongside persistent front tyre edge wear and an excessively tinted windscreen. The maintenance trend is reactive; each year, critical failures such as brake imbalance and an SRS warning lamp in 2025 are addressed just in time for a pass, yet structural decay continues to deepen. Mileage accumulation reflects steady recent use. Between the April 2024 test at 296,924 miles and the April 2025 test at 301,312 miles the van covered 4,388 miles. A further 3,869 miles were added by April 2026. This is a vehicle that has been worked consistently, not parked up, though the yearly distance is now modest for a 15-year-old van that has already surpassed 305,000 miles. Any buyer must make structural integrity the first point of physical inspection. The 2025 record noted an offside front sill rusted through outside the prescribed area, and the current underbody corrosion advisory suggests the rot is spreading. Check floors, inner sills, and suspension mounting points carefully for perforation within 30 cm of load-bearing areas. The nearside rear brake pipe, repeatedly noted as corroded and greased over, demands immediate scrutiny. Front tyres are once again near the legal limit on their edges, continuing a pattern of bald outer-edge wear recorded in 2024, which is almost certainly linked to the offside front steering rack inner joint play identified that year. Factor in the constant but non-excessive oil leak as well. The 2025 SRS warning lamp fault and the 2026 headlamp contamination issue indicate that electrical and safety systems have not always received prompt attention, so verify the airbag system and light output thoroughly.