Nissan Leaf 10
From 714 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a direction indicator lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 16 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 16 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 6 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 3 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 2 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 2 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2 |
| a lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected | 1 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Leaf 10s tested had between 13,374 and 28,425 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 21,969 median miles, the Leaf 10 has 0.04 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Nissan models
| Nissan Qashqai | 76.1% |
| Nissan Juke | 75.3% |
| Nissan Micra | 71.2% |
| Nissan Note | 70.9% |
| Nissan Navara | 77% |
Common questions
What is the Nissan Leaf 10 MOT pass rate?
The Nissan Leaf 10 has a 91.3% MOT pass rate based on 714 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Nissan Leaf 10?
The most common MOT failure on the Nissan Leaf 10 is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 16 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Nissan Leaf 10 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Nissan Leaf 10 is 21,969 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,374 and 28,425 miles.
Buying a used Leaf 10?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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