2013 Nissan Leaf · 4,178 MOT tests
2013 Nissan Leaf reliability
2013 Nissan Leafs fail 39% of first MOT tests, 38% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 11 Leaf years (4,178 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Leafs: 20%)
- 39%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Leafs: 20%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 38% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 63,039
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,178
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 37% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 10.2% of tests fail here (472% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 27% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Nissan Leaf
Fail rate by area
- Suspension21.7%
- Steering10.2%
- Brakes9%
- Tyres8.3%
- Lights and electrics7.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.5%
- Body, chassis and structure0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 10.39%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 8.02%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 3.47%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.37%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.33%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 3.04%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.28%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.78%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.45%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (7.87%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.85%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.64%)
Other years
Every Nissan Leaf year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Nissan Leaf reliable?
2013 Nissan Leafs fail 39% of first MOT tests, 38% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 11 Leaf years (4,178 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Nissan Leaf MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (10.39% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (8.02% of tests), position lamp not working (3.47% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Nissan Leaf have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Nissan Leaf shows 63,039 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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