2017 Nissan Leaf · 16,501 MOT tests
2017 Nissan Leaf reliability
2017 Nissan Leafs fail 18.4% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 11 Leaf years (16,501 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Leafs: 20%)
- 18.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Leafs: 20%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 40,678
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 16,501
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- 2018 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 4.7% of tests fail here (44% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 30% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Nissan Leaf
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.7%
- Brakes4.2%
- Suspension3.4%
- Lights and electrics3%
- Seat belts and airbags0.5%
- Wheels0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.68%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.96%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.9%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 1.22%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.04%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.94%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (16.64%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.67%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (13.39%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.15%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.84%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.61%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Nissan Leaf reliable?
2017 Nissan Leafs fail 18.4% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 11 Leaf years (16,501 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Nissan Leaf MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.68% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.96% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.9% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Nissan Leaf have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Nissan Leaf shows 40,678 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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