Nissan Leaf reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 66,189 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 66,189 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 86% of Nissan Leaf cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 85% average for cars of that age. It holds up especially well on emissions & leaks and steering.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Leaf tends to fail
Share of Nissan Leaf cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on emissions & leaks, steering, body & structure.
Common questions
Is the Nissan Leaf reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Nissan Leaf is about average for its age: 86% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Nissan Leaf?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Nissan Leaf in 2024: up to 3 years, 92%; 4 to 7 years, 86%; and 8 to 12 years, 67%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Nissan Leaf MOT?
For Nissan Leaf cars aged 8 to 12 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are suspension (12.1% of tests vs 5.9% fleet), brakes (6.4% of tests vs 4.2% fleet), tyres (6.2% of tests vs 4.5% fleet).