2019 Nissan Leaf · 13,677 MOT tests
2019 Nissan Leaf reliability
2019 Nissan Leafs fail 11.6% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 11 Leaf years (13,677 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Leafs: 20%)
- 11.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Leafs: 20%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 31,030
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 13,677
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- 2020 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 1.5% of tests fail here (15% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 41% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Nissan Leaf
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.9%
- Lights and electrics2.2%
- Suspension1.5%
- Brakes1.4%
- Wheels0.3%
- Seat belts and airbags0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.78%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.29%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.28%
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 0.63%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.58%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.52%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.56%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.93%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.53%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.14%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.09%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.88%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Nissan Leaf reliable?
2019 Nissan Leafs fail 11.6% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 11 Leaf years (13,677 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Nissan Leaf MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.78% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.29% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.28% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Nissan Leaf have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Nissan Leaf shows 31,030 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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