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Nissan Leaf MOT Results

Registered in 2015
79.4% pass rate
from 4,050 tests in 2021
(9.1% worse than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Leaf is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.6% fail on Tyres (30% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth (38% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.049% fail on Size/type
  • 5.4% fail on Brakes (54% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Brake performance (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance (9 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (9 times worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance (9 times worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (9 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on Plate brake tester (15 times worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.074% fail on Parking brake performance (34 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (100% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (110% worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.20% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.074% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums (110% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs (110% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Brake linings and pads (68% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Brake pads (70% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.099% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on Cable (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Linkage
    • 0.57% fail on Parking brake control (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.12% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.074% fail on Pedal
    • 0.074% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.049% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.049% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.049% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.049% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.025% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.025% fail on Valves
  • 5.2% fail on Visibility (32% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Wipers (42% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.074% fail on Driver's view (11 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on View to rear
      • 0.074% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.025% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.2% fail on Suspension (31% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Suspension arms (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Pins and bushes (71% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.049% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.27% fail on Springs (83% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Coil springs (83% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Coil spring (83% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.049% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.025% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.12% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.12% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 2.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (44% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim (36% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim (32% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.79% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.79% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Headlamps (62% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Headlamp (59% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (73% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.099% fail on Stop lamp (89% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.099% fail on Direction indicators (76% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Flashing type (76% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.099% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.099% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.099% fail on Battery(ies) (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Electrical wiring
  • 0.47% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.42% fail on Seat belts (110% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Condition (120% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Attachment
    • 0.049% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.25% fail on Body, chassis, structure (73% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Bumpers (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Transmission (81% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Drive shafts (79% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on Joints (79% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Body
      • 0.025% fail on Panel
      • 0.025% fail on Other body component
  • 0.15% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.099% fail on Attachment
    • 0.049% fail on Condition
  • 0.12% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.12% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.025% fail on Steering
    • 0.025% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.025% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.025% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.025% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.025% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
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