2015 Nissan Leaf · 13,341 MOT tests
2015 Nissan Leaf reliability
2015 Nissan Leafs fail 28.5% of first MOT tests, 30% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 11 Leaf years (13,341 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Leafs: 20%)
- 28.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Leafs: 20%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 30% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 50,081
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 13,341
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 37% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- 2016 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 12.7% of tests fail here (129% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 23% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Nissan Leaf
Fail rate by area
- Suspension12.7%
- Brakes8%
- Tyres7.8%
- Lights and electrics5.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.5%
- Seat belts and airbags0.5%
- Body, chassis and structure0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 7.71%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.18%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.2%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2%
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 1.83%
The parking brake does not work on one side, so the car may not hold on a slope and needs repair.
Position lamp not working 1.51%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.6%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (16.12%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.55%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.24%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.66%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (4.91%)
Other years
Every Nissan Leaf year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Nissan Leaf reliable?
2015 Nissan Leafs fail 28.5% of first MOT tests, 30% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 11 Leaf years (13,341 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Nissan Leaf MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (7.71% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.18% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.2% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Nissan Leaf have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Nissan Leaf shows 50,081 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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