2019 · 5 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2019 Nissan Leaf MOT pass rate and common faults

5,097 MOT tests in 2024. 86.6% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time86.6%
Failed or needed repairs13.4%
Typical mileage at test35,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,097 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    122 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    53 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.7%
    44 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    37 marked dangerous
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.5%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  3. Lights & electrics2.7%
  4. Brakes2.4%
  5. Suspension2.0%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  7. Body & chassis0.3%
  8. Wheels0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.6%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2019 Nissan Leaf?

In 2024, 86.6% of 2019 Nissan Leaf cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,097 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Nissan Leaf?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Nissan Leaf reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).