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Nissan Leaf MOT Results

Registered in 2018
91.5% pass rate
from 5,389 tests in 2021
(29% better than other 2018 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Leaf is unusually good or bad.

  • 2.7% fail on Tyres (19% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Condition (32% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.037% fail on Size/type
  • 2.4% fail on Visibility (25% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers (28% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Washers
    • 0.056% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.056% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.019% fail on View to rear
      • 0.019% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (37% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Headlamp aim (37% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Headlamp aim (37% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.26% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.056% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.056% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.22% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.056% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.17% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.037% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.019% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.019% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.019% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.019% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.019% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.019% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.019% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 0.59% fail on Brakes (57% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.30% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.30% fail on Rbt
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.056% fail on Rbt
          • 0.037% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.019% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.019% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.019% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.019% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.019% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.019% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.11% fail on Mechanical brake components (88% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Brake linings and pads (89% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.093% fail on Brake pads (89% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.019% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.056% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.056% fail on Lever
    • 0.019% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.019% fail on Pedal
    • 0.019% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.019% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.019% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.019% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 0.28% fail on Suspension
    • 0.20% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.037% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.019% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.019% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.019% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 0.24% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.074% fail on Seats (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Driver's seat (8 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.056% fail on Transmission
      • 0.037% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.037% fail on Joints
      • 0.019% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.019% fail on Joints
    • 0.037% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.037% fail on Engine mounting (19 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Engine mounting condition (29 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Doors
      • 0.037% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.037% fail on Door condition
  • 0.19% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.11% fail on Attachment
    • 0.074% fail on Condition
  • 0.13% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.13% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.13% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.11% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.11% fail on Condition
    • 0.019% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.037% fail on Steering
    • 0.037% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.037% fail on Track rod end
Read the Honest John Review

  • Nissan Leaf (2018 on)
    Impressive real-world range from the Leaf E+. Fairly spacious cabin. Should be reliable. Decent value for money.
  • Nissan Leaf (2011 - 2018)
    An affordable mainstream electric car, practical and well-equipped, range extended to 155 miles with optional 30kWh battery from September 2015.

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