2014 Nissan NV200 1.5L Diesel · SM14 EER

The 2014 Nissan NV200 holds a current MOT valid until November 2026, having passed its most recent test on 25 November 2025 at 39,636 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but punctuated by recurring minor faults rather than a clean bill of health. The same test session produced a fail followed by a pass on the same day, indicating the tester flagged several issues that were rectified immediately before the retest. Advisories carried forward from the fail include slight corrosion to both front brake hose ferrules and an inoperative offside rear registration plate lamp. These are minor, low-cost items, yet their presence on a vehicle that just failed suggests the owner addressed only what was strictly necessary to pass rather than undertaking comprehensive preventative upkeep. The mileage profile is notably low for a twelve-year-old commercial vehicle. Between the November 2023 test at 32,731 miles and the November 2024 test at 36,489 miles, the van covered 3,758 miles in twelve months. The following year it added just 3,147 miles, taking it to 39,636 miles by November 2025. That equates to roughly 3,300 miles annually, well below the UK average. Such low annual use can mean long periods of standing, which accelerates corrosion on brake components, exhaust systems, and structural underbody sections, particularly on light commercial vehicles that may sit idle between jobs. The November 2024 test at 36,489 miles flagged corrosion to the rear integral body structure at the floor cross member and offside rear leaf spring forward hanger bracket, with the tester noting structural rigidity was not significantly reduced at that time. Combined with the exhaust corrosion noted in the 2025 fail and the corroded rear brake pipe identified in the November 2023 fail at 32,731 miles, a clear pattern of underbody corrosion emerges. A buyer should inspect the chassis, floor pan, cross members, and leaf spring mounting points in person, paying close attention to the offside rear area where corrosion has been specifically flagged. Surface rust is common on older vans, but any softness, flaking, or perforation in structural sections would be a serious concern. Suspension and drivetrain components also warrant close inspection. The 2023 fail identified a worn nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint and a split offside front CV boot, while the 2025 fail flagged a split nearside front CV boot and a deteriorated offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover. These are recurring items across both test cycles, suggesting the front suspension and drivetrain boots have been a persistent weak point. The 2024 test also noted slight play in the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint and a slightly noisy offside front wheel bearing. A buyer should check for play in all front suspension joints, inspect both CV boots for splits or grease loss, and listen for roughness or noise from the front wheel brakes and bearings during a road test. The brake hose ferrule corrosion flagged in 2025, while minor, reinforces the impression that underbody corrosion is an ongoing issue that deserves a thorough physical inspection beneath the vehicle.