2015 · 9 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2015 Nissan Leaf MOT pass rate and common faults

3,956 MOT tests in 2024. 66.7% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time66.7%
Failed or needed repairs33.3%
Typical mileage at test55,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,956 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn10.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    190 marked dangerous
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.9%
  4. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.4%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.1%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  8. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.7%
  9. Position lamp: not working1.6%
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    85 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension20.0%
  2. Brakes13.8%
  3. Tyres9.6%
  4. Lights & electrics6.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.6%
  7. Body & chassis0.5%
  8. Wheels0.4%

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 weakened17.0%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.1%

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 2015 Nissan Leaf?

In 2024, 66.7% of 2015 Nissan Leaf cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,956 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Nissan Leaf?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2015 Nissan Leaf reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).