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Nissan Leaf 10 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Nissan Leaf 10. Check any Leaf 10 by registration number below.

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93.6%

Avg Pass Rate

+12.4%

vs Nissan Avg

2

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Nissan Leaf 10 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Nissan Leaf 10 has an average MOT pass rate of 93.6%, which is 12.4 percentage points above the Nissan brand average of 81.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Leaf 10 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Nissan Leaf 10 fails its MOT are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. If you are preparing your Leaf 10 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Nissan Leaf 10, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Nissan Leaf 10 performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 693 vehicles

93.1%Excellent
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

1.5%

Retest Rate

6.5%

Mileage at 3yr

37k mi

0

Based on 17 vehicles

94.1%Excellent
Nissan average: 81.2%
Mileage at 5yr

30k mi

Top MOT Failures — Nissan Leaf 10

The most common reasons a Nissan Leaf 10 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

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Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

2.5%
Nissan Leaf 10 Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

3.3%

Front Nearside

1.9%

Offside

1.2%

Other Nissan Models

Compare MOT reliability across Nissan models.

Nissan Skyline

92.4% pass rate

Nissan Patrol

74.5% pass rate

Nissan Vanette

41.8% pass rate

Nissan Qashqai (j10 )

93.3% pass rate

Nissan Serena

69.7% pass rate

Nissan Qashqai Tekna Dig-t Mhev

96.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Nissan Leaf 10

Nissan Leaf 10 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Nissan Leaf 10 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Nissan Leaf 10?
The average MOT pass rate for the Nissan Leaf 10 is 93.6% compared to the Nissan average of 81.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Nissan Leaf 10?
The most common MOT failures on the Nissan Leaf 10 are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (2.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Nissan Leaf 10 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 93.6%, the Nissan Leaf 10 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Nissan Leaf 10?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Nissan Leaf 10?
Typical mileage for the Nissan Leaf 10: 36,941 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Leaf 10 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Nissan Leaf 10's MOT History

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