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Nissan Leaf 40kwh MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Nissan Leaf 40kwh. Check any Leaf 40kwh by registration number below.

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95.1%

Avg Pass Rate

+14.0%

vs Nissan Avg

3

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Nissan Leaf 40kwh — MOT Reliability Overview

The Nissan Leaf 40kwh has an average MOT pass rate of 95.1%, which is 14.0 percentage points above the Nissan brand average of 81.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Leaf 40kwh is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Nissan Leaf 40kwh, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Nissan Leaf 40kwh performs at MOT across different model years.

2020

Based on 53 vehicles

96.2%Excellent
Nissan average: 81.2%

2019

Based on 111 vehicles

93.7%Excellent
Nissan average: 81.2%
Mileage at 5yr

75k mi

2018

Based on 134 vehicles

95.5%Excellent
Nissan average: 81.2%

Other Nissan Models

Compare MOT reliability across Nissan models.

Nissan Skyline

92.4% pass rate

Nissan Patrol

74.5% pass rate

Nissan Vanette

41.8% pass rate

Nissan Qashqai (j10 )

93.3% pass rate

Nissan Serena

69.7% pass rate

Nissan Qashqai Tekna Dig-t Mhev

96.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

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MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Nissan Leaf 40kwh

Nissan Leaf 40kwh — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Nissan Leaf 40kwh MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Nissan Leaf 40kwh?
The average MOT pass rate for the Nissan Leaf 40kwh is 95.1% compared to the Nissan average of 81.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Nissan Leaf 40kwh?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Nissan Leaf 40kwh reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 95.1%, the Nissan Leaf 40kwh is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Nissan Leaf 40kwh?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Nissan Leaf 40kwh?
Typical mileage for the Nissan Leaf 40kwh: 74,541 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Leaf 40kwh to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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