2014 · 10 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2014 Nissan Leaf MOT pass rate and common faults

3,008 MOT tests in 2024. 62.1% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time62.1%
Failed or needed repairs37.9%
Typical mileage at test62,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,008 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn11.7%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    158 marked dangerous
  4. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.1%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.9%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.8%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.7%
    113 marked dangerous
  8. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.6%
  9. Position lamp: not working2.2%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension23.0%
  2. Brakes18.0%
  3. Tyres11.1%
  4. Lights & electrics8.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.4%
  6. Steering4.4%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.6%
  8. Body & chassis0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.0%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.0%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2014 Nissan Leaf?

In 2024, 62.1% of 2014 Nissan Leaf cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,008 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Nissan Leaf?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2014 Nissan Leaf reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).