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MOT reliability

Nissan Leaf 3.zero

82 vehicles · 425 completed MOT tests analysed
90%
MOT pass rate

Based on 82 Nissan Leaf 3.zero vehicles and 425 completed MOT tests, the Nissan Leaf 3.zero has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 47,124 miles.

82
Vehicles
425
MOT tests
7,637
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share

Nissan Leaf 3.zero problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Nissan Leaf 3.zero MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension59%
  • Brakes22%
  • Other13%
  • Visibility7%
  • Lamps & electrical3%
  • Identification & plates1%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%

Nissan Leaf 3.zero pass rate by age

How the Nissan Leaf 3.zero's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
24100%
39491%
49394%
59490%
69288%
74881%

Fuel types: Electric (82)

Most common Nissan Leaf 3.zero MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan Leaf 3.zero MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (28 times)
  2. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (21 times)
  3. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (21 times)
  4. Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (20 times)
  5. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (15 times)
  6. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (13 times)
  7. Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (12 times)
  8. Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (10 times)
  9. Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (10 times)
  10. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (8 times)
  11. Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (8 times)
  12. Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (7 times)
  13. Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (6 times)
  14. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
  15. Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (4 times)

Nissan Leaf 3.zero pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2020 7 29 97% 34,449
2019 74 396 89% 48,323

Nissan Leaf 3.zero reliability FAQ

Across 82 Nissan Leaf 3.zero vehicles in our MOT data, 90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Nissan Leaf 3.zero MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)).

The typical Nissan Leaf 3.zero in our data has covered around 47,124 miles.

Compare the Nissan Leaf 3.zero

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