Nissan Leaf MOT data by year
The Nissan Leaf appears in 210,439 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 2010–2024. Its most common failure areas are tyres, suspension and brakes, and its overall pass rate is 86.3%.
210,439
MOT tests analysed
86.3%
Pass rate
13.7%
Fail rate
2010–2024
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2,794 | 76.2% | 23.8% | Suspension |
| 2013 | 8,274 | 74.0% | 26.0% | Suspension |
| 2014 | 19,545 | 76.7% | 23.3% | Suspension |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.5% | 11,583 |
| 2 | Suspension | 5.2% | 11,019 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.5% | 7,281 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.4% | 7,154 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 3.0% | 6,305 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.8% | 1,568 |
| 7 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 666 |
| 8 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 526 |
Methodology & source. Based on 210,439 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.