2017 · 7 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2017 Nissan Leaf MOT pass rate and common faults

4,951 MOT tests in 2024. 78.4% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time78.4%
Failed or needed repairs21.6%
Typical mileage at test47,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,951 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    159 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.4%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  5. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.3%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.3%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.1%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    64 marked dangerous
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
    45 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.8%
  2. Brakes8.5%
  3. Suspension6.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.4%
  5. Lights & electrics4.0%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.6%
  7. Body & chassis0.3%
  8. Wheels0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.4%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2017 Nissan Leaf?

In 2024, 78.4% of 2017 Nissan Leaf cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,951 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Nissan Leaf?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 Nissan Leaf reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).