MOT reliability

Nissan Leaf e + n-connecta

3,136 vehicles · 5,717 completed MOT tests analysed

90%

MOT pass rate

Based on 3,136 Nissan Leaf e + n-connecta vehicles and 5,717 completed MOT tests, the Nissan Leaf e + n-connecta has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 33,803 miles.

3,136

Vehicles

5,717

MOT tests

9,297

Avg miles / year

0.8

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Nissan Leaf e + n-connecta problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Nissan Leaf e + n-connecta MOT tests:

Tyres, wheels & suspension56%
Brakes24%
Other11%
Visibility9%
Lamps & electrical4%
Identification & plates1%
Body & structure0%
Steering0%

Nissan Leaf e + n-connecta pass rate by age

How the Nissan Leaf e + n-connecta's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	196	95%
2	309	93%
3	2,883	91%
4	1,732	89%
5	576	86%
6	2	100%

Fuel types: Electric (3,136)

Most common Nissan Leaf e + n-connecta MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan Leaf e + n-connecta MOT tests:

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (270 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (262 times)
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (143 times)
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (139 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (99 times)
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (95 times)
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (89 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (67 times)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (58 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (48 times)
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (48 times)
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (43 times)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) (39 times)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (36 times)
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (33 times)

Nissan Leaf e + n-connecta pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2024	4	8	88%	29,072
2023	219	248	94%	24,234
2022	1,200	1,973	91%	29,023
2021	1,075	3,422	89%	41,064
2020	16	57	84%	33,572

Nissan Leaf e + n-connecta reliability FAQ

Across 3,136 Nissan Leaf e + n-connecta vehicles in our MOT data, 90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Nissan Leaf e + n-connecta MOT issues are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)).

The typical Nissan Leaf e + n-connecta in our data has covered around 33,803 miles.

Compare the Nissan Leaf e + n-connecta

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