MOT reliability

Nissan Leaf e + n-tec

Q: Is the Nissan Leaf e + n-tec reliable?

Across 686 Nissan Leaf e + n-tec vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 1.0 faults or advisories recorded per test.

686 vehicles · 2,755 completed MOT tests analysed

89%

MOT pass rate

Based on 686 Nissan Leaf e + n-tec vehicles and 2,755 completed MOT tests, the Nissan Leaf e + n-tec has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 48,100 miles.

686

Vehicles

2,755

MOT tests

9,618

Avg miles / year

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Nissan Leaf e + n-tec problem areas

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

Tyres, wheels & suspension53%
Brakes28%
Other11%
Visibility7%
Lamps & electrical3%
Identification & plates1%
Steering1%
Body & structure0%

Nissan Leaf e + n-tec pass rate by age

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

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	69	100%
2	132	90%
3	759	92%
4	796	89%
5	765	87%
6	218	85%

Fuel types: Electric (686)

Most common Nissan Leaf e + n-tec MOT faults

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (155 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (147 times)
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (95 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (86 times)
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (73 times)
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (67 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (62 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (53 times)
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (43 times)
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (39 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (39 times)
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (35 times)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (30 times)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (29 times)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (26 times)

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

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2021	39	137	89%	51,470
2020	616	2,605	89%	47,887

Nissan Leaf e + n-tec reliability FAQ

Across 686 Nissan Leaf e + n-tec vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

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

The typical Nissan Leaf e + n-tec in our data has covered around 48,100 miles.

Compare the Nissan Leaf e + n-tec

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