2016 Nissan Leaf · 13,236 MOT tests
2016 Nissan Leaf reliability
2016 Nissan Leafs fail 23.7% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 11 Leaf years (13,236 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Leafs: 20%)
- 23.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Leafs: 20%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 48,703
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 13,236
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 30% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 8.4% of tests fail here (97% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 27% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Nissan Leaf
Fail rate by area
- Suspension8.4%
- Tyres7.6%
- Brakes5.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.9%
- Lights and electrics4.1%
- 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 5.04%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.55%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.52%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.65%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.21%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.21%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (16.76%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.87%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.31%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.08%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.79%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (3.34%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Nissan Leaf reliable?
2016 Nissan Leafs fail 23.7% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 11 Leaf years (13,236 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Nissan Leaf MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (5.04% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.55% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.52% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Nissan Leaf have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Nissan Leaf shows 48,703 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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