2014 Nissan Leaf · 10,077 MOT tests
2014 Nissan Leaf reliability
2014 Nissan Leafs fail 34.6% of first MOT tests, 37% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 11 Leaf years (10,077 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Leafs: 20%)
- 34.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Leafs: 20%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 37% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 57,295
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 10,077
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 38% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- 2015 cars: 30% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 16.7% of tests fail here (133% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 24% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Nissan Leaf
Fail rate by area
- Suspension16.7%
- Brakes9.9%
- Tyres8.6%
- Lights and electrics6.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.1%
- Steering3.3%
- Seat belts and airbags0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 9.84%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.2%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.77%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Parking brake inoperative on one side 2.69%
The parking brake does not work on one side, so the car may not hold on a slope and needs repair.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 2.66%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.43%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.73%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (15.33%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.34%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.6%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (5.81%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.68%)
Other years
Every Nissan Leaf year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Nissan Leaf reliable?
2014 Nissan Leafs fail 34.6% of first MOT tests, 37% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 11 Leaf years (10,077 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Nissan Leaf MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (9.84% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.2% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (2.77% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Nissan Leaf have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Nissan Leaf shows 57,295 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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