2020 Nissan Leaf · 15,713 MOT tests
2020 Nissan Leaf reliability
2020 Nissan Leafs fail 10.9% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 11 Leaf years (15,713 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Leafs: 20%)
- 10.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Leafs: 20%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 13% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 27,351
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 15,713
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- 2021 cars: 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 5.5% of tests fail here (26% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 48% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Nissan Leaf
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.7%
- Lights and electrics1.5%
- Brakes1.2%
- Suspension0.7%
- Body, chassis and structure0.2%
- Wheels0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.34%
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 1.08%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.8%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.59%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
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.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.34%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.4%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.81%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.96%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (1.76%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.39%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.23%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Nissan Leaf reliable?
2020 Nissan Leafs fail 10.9% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 11 Leaf years (15,713 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Nissan Leaf MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.34% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.08% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.8% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Nissan Leaf have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Nissan Leaf shows 27,351 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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