Nissan Leaf
MOT data from 71,457 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 86.9%. Average mileage at test: 44,404 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 3,018 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 1,576 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1,271 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 880 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 628 |
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 422 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 412 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 405 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 402 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 370 |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 730 | 77.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2012 | 706 | 75.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, 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 | |||
| 2013 | 2,172 | 72.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2014 | 5,172 | 74.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | |||
| 2015 | 6,688 | 78.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2016 | 6,344 | 80.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2017 | 7,501 | 85.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2018 | 7,190 | 89.1% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2019 | 7,419 | 90.6% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 2020 | 13,462 | 92.1% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2021 | 13,537 | 94.3% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2022 | 486 | 97.1% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade defective, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
16,932 mi
Median
31,721 mi
75th percentile
68,917 mi
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