NISSAN LEAF MOT pass rate
85.2% of 70,882 NISSAN LEAF MOT tests pass.
The LEAF passes its MOT 85.2% of the time — well above the average across all NISSAN models, which sits at 74.9%.
The NISSAN LEAF passes its MOT 85.2% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the NISSAN LEAF tested at 0–3 years pass 93.8% of the time, compared with just 64.7% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 93.8% | 12,581 | 23,398 miles |
| 3–6 years | 90.7% | 30,517 | 35,934 miles |
| 6–10 years | 77.5% | 23,193 | 55,601 miles |
| 10–15 years | 64.7% | 4,591 | 65,762 miles |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the NISSAN LEAF
The most common reason the NISSAN LEAF fails its MOT is tyres — present in 36.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 36.4% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Suspension | 33.1% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 27.2% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Visibility | 20.2% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 17.2% | Not working |
| Steering | 4.1% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1.5% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.4% | Buckle not functioning as intended |
| Road Wheels | 1.3% | Fixing missing |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.7% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related NISSAN models
- NISSAN QASHQAI — 75.0% pass rate
- NISSAN JUKE — 76.4% pass rate
- NISSAN MICRA — 72.1% pass rate
- NISSAN NOTE — 72.6% pass rate
- NISSAN X-TRAIL — 75.5% pass rate
- NISSAN NAVARA — 77.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the NISSAN LEAF?
- 85.2% of NISSAN LEAF MOT tests pass, based on 70,882 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the NISSAN LEAF?
- The most common reason the NISSAN LEAF fails its MOT is tyres — present in 36.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
- Does this show the NISSAN LEAF's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the NISSAN service history guide for how to check and keep one.