2021 Nissan Leaf · 3,826 MOT tests
2021 Nissan Leaf reliability
2021 Nissan Leafs fail 9.7% of first MOT tests, 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 11 Leaf years (3,826 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Leafs: 20%)
- 9.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Leafs: 20%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 22,891
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,826
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 3.3% of tests fail here (6% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 39% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Nissan Leaf
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.3%
- Lights and electrics1.6%
- Brakes1.2%
- Suspension0.4%
- Body, chassis and structure0.3%
- Wheels0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.05%
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 0.86%
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 0.73%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.52%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.39%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.31%
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 (5.38%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.43%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.67%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.02%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (0.91%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (0.89%)
Other years
Every Nissan Leaf year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 Nissan Leaf reliable?
2021 Nissan Leafs fail 9.7% of first MOT tests, 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 11 Leaf years (3,826 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Nissan Leaf MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.05% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.86% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.73% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Nissan Leaf have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Nissan Leaf shows 22,891 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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