Nissan Leaf
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 13 years from 77,120 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
84%
Total Tests
77,120
Best Year
2021 (94%)
Years Covered
13
About the Nissan Leaf
The Nissan Leaf has been tested 77,120 times in 2026 MOT data across 13 model years (2011 to 2023), with an average pass rate of 84%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as Electric.
Best and Worst Years
The 2021 model is the most reliable with a 94% pass rate from 14,453 tests. The 2013 model has the lowest at 72%. With a 22 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer NISSAN LEAFs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 15 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2011) averages 63,108 miles, while the newest (2023) averages 21,206 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Nissan Leaf by Year
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