Nissan Leaf MOT Results

Registered in 2016

83.4% pass rate

from 4,089 tests in 2021

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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Leaf is unusually good or bad.

5.3% fail on Visibility (34% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 4.3% fail on Wipers (49% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Washers
- 0.049% fail on Bonnet
- 0.024% fail on Driver's view
- 0.024% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.024% fail on Windscreen
4.7% fail on Tyres (21% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Condition
- 2.3% fail on Tread depth
- 0.024% fail on Size/type
3.4% fail on Brakes
- 1.7% fail on Brake performance (140% worse than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.88% fail on Service brake performance (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
    - 0.86% fail on Rbt (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
      - 0.71% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
      - 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance
    - 0.024% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.024% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 0.76% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    - 0.73% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    - 0.024% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
  - 0.61% fail on Parking brake performance (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    - 0.54% fail on Rbt (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      - 0.49% fail on Parking brake performance (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      - 0.049% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    - 0.073% fail on Plate brake tester (19 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      - 0.073% fail on Parking brake performance (51 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.073% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.073% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.073% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.024% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.024% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (36% better than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.90% fail on Brake discs and drums (89% worse than other 2016 cars)
    - 0.90% fail on Brake discs (90% worse than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.32% fail on Brake linings and pads (80% better than other 2016 cars)
    - 0.32% fail on Brake pads (80% better than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.049% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.049% fail on Cable (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.42% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.12% fail on Hand lever
- 0.12% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.073% fail on Electronic stability control
  - 0.024% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.024% fail on Electronic braking system
- 0.073% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.024% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.024% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.024% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.024% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
2.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (26% better than other 2016 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.049% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.66% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.66% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    - 0.66% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.64% fail on Headlamps
  - 0.61% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.024% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.12% fail on Stop lamp (81% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.073% fail on Direction indicators (80% better than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.073% fail on Flashing type (80% better than other 2016 cars)
    - 0.049% fail on Side repeaters (82% better than other 2016 cars)
    - 0.024% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.073% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (79% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.024% fail on Battery(ies)
1.5% fail on Suspension (30% better than other 2016 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Suspension arms (100% worse than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.73% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.073% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.22% fail on Wheel bearings (160% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.098% fail on Springs (91% better than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.098% fail on Coil springs (91% better than other 2016 cars)
    - 0.098% fail on Coil spring (91% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.098% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.049% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.049% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 0.024% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.024% fail on Ball joint dust cover
0.54% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (88% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.51% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.024% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
0.20% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.20% fail on Registration plates
0.17% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.12% fail on Attachment
- 0.049% fail on Condition
0.15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (73% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.049% fail on Bumpers
- 0.049% fail on Transmission
  - 0.049% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.049% fail on Joints
- 0.049% fail on Seats
  - 0.024% fail on Driver's seat
  - 0.024% fail on Passenger's seat
0.098% fail on Steering
- 0.073% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.024% fail on Drag link end
  - 0.024% fail on Track rod end
  - 0.024% fail on Steering arm
- 0.024% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.024% fail on Steering rack
0.024% fail on Seat belt installation check
- 0.024% fail on Belt(s)/padding

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