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Nissan Leaf MOT Results

Registered in 2014
73.1% pass rate
from 3,143 tests in 2021
(19% worse than other 2014 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Leaf is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.2% fail on Suspension (74% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Suspension arms (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Ball joint (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.86% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.60% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.095% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.064% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.032% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.45% fail on Springs (80% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Coil springs (80% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Coil spring (80% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.032% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.032% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.032% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.032% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint
  • 7.2% fail on Brakes (68% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Brake performance (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Parking brake performance (9 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (9 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance (9 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.095% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.032% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.095% fail on Plate brake tester (13 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.095% fail on Parking brake performance (25 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (100% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (100% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.032% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.095% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.095% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.095% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.064% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.064% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (35% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.95% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.73% fail on Brake linings and pads (62% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Brake pads (62% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.064% fail on Cable
    • 0.73% fail on Parking brake control (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Lever (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.22% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.13% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.095% fail on Pedal
    • 0.064% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.064% fail on Reservoirs (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.064% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.064% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.032% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.032% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.032% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.032% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.032% fail on Other components
  • 6.4% fail on Tyres (34% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Tread depth (51% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.032% fail on Size/type
  • 5.1% fail on Visibility (29% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Wipers (54% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Washers
    • 0.032% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.032% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.032% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (31% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.032% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.032% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.064% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.95% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.95% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (71% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Direction indicators (60% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Flashing type (60% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.064% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.032% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.032% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.032% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.032% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.032% fail on Switch
    • 0.032% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.032% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.032% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.032% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 1.7% fail on Steering (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Steering linkage components (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Track rod end (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Ball joint
  • 0.45% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.29% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.29% fail on Condition
    • 0.16% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.25% fail on Body, chassis, structure (83% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.095% fail on Transmission (86% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Drive shafts (85% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.095% fail on Joints (85% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Body
      • 0.032% fail on Panel
    • 0.032% fail on Doors
      • 0.032% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.032% fail on Door condition
  • 0.22% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.16% fail on Attachment
    • 0.064% fail on Condition
  • 0.13% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.13% fail on Registration plates
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