2018 Nissan Leaf · 16,719 MOT tests
2018 Nissan Leaf reliability
2018 Nissan Leafs fail 13.7% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 11 Leaf years (16,719 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Leafs: 20%)
- 13.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Leafs: 20%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 37,291
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 16,719
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 3.7% of tests fail here (13% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 46% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Nissan Leaf
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.7%
- Suspension2.1%
- Brakes2.1%
- Lights and electrics2.1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.3%
- Wheels0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.6%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.7%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.33%
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 0.96%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.71%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.63%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.97%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.07%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.33%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.71%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.91%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.54%)
Other years
Every Nissan Leaf year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Nissan Leaf reliable?
2018 Nissan Leafs fail 13.7% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 11 Leaf years (16,719 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Nissan Leaf MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.6% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.7% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.33% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Nissan Leaf have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Nissan Leaf shows 37,291 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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