Nissan Leaf Mk2 (2018–2025): what fails at MOT
Across 19,212 MOT tests of the Nissan Leaf Mk2 (2018–2025) in the DfT's 2023 MOT data (initial tests, retests excluded), 10.2% failed — about 1 in 10. The parts that fail most are tyres (4.5% of tests), wipers, windscreen and mirrors (2.6%), lights and electrics (1.8%), brakes (1.4%) and suspension (0.9%).
Allowing for age and mileage, the Leaf Mk2 has 23% fewer MOT failures than the average car of the same age and mileage. That puts it first of the two Nissan Leaf generations on MOT results.
The MOT checks safety and emissions items — brakes, suspension, steering, lights, tyres, body structure and exhaust emissions. It does not test engines, gearboxes or most electronics, so those faults only show up here when they cause an emissions failure or a leak.
Leaf Mk2 (2018–2025)
MOT: 10.2% of 19,212 initial tests failed — 23% fewer failures than the average car of the same age and mileage
| # | Part / area | Share of MOT tests failing |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | tyres | 4.5% |
| 2 | wipers, windscreen and mirrors | 2.6% |
| 3 | lights and electrics | 1.8% |
| 4 | brakes | 1.4% |
| 5 | suspension | 0.9% |
Questions
What fails most on a Nissan Leaf Mk2 at MOT?
The most common MOT failure is tyres: 4.5% of Nissan Leaf Mk2 (2018–2025) MOT tests in the 2023 data failed on tyres. Next come wipers, windscreen and mirrors (2.6%) and lights and electrics (1.8%).
How often does a Nissan Leaf Mk2 fail its MOT?
10.2% of Nissan Leaf Mk2 (2018–2025) MOT tests in the 2023 data failed (about 1 in 10), counting initial tests only, across 19,212 tests.
Is the Nissan Leaf Mk2 (2018–2025) reliable?
On MOT results, the Nissan Leaf Mk2 has 23% fewer MOT failures than the average car of the same age and mileage. MOT data covers safety and emissions items, not engines or gearboxes.
Does this Nissan Leaf Mk2 data cover engine and gearbox problems?
No. The MOT checks safety and emissions items — brakes, suspension, steering, lights, tyres, body structure and exhaust emissions. It does not test engines, gearboxes or most electronics, so those faults only show up here when they cause an emissions failure or a leak.