2020 · 4 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2020 Nissan Leaf MOT pass rate and common faults

7,897 MOT tests in 2024. 88.5% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time88.5%
Failed or needed repairs11.5%
Typical mileage at test28,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,897 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    160 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    109 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    92 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.4%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.0%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.3%
  3. Lights & electrics1.9%
  4. Brakes1.3%
  5. Suspension0.9%
  6. Wheels0.3%
  7. Body & chassis0.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.4%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.4%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.3%

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: 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 2020 Nissan Leaf?

In 2024, 88.5% of 2020 Nissan Leaf cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,897 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 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 2020 Nissan Leaf reliable at MOT time?

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