2016 Nissan Leaf Electric · BD16 ADZ

The 2016 Nissan Leaf presents a stable and unblemished roadworthiness record. The most recent test on 28 February 2025 at 47,090 miles passed with no defects recorded, and every annual examination since 2021 has returned a clean pass. The maintenance trend shows no worsening faults, recurring advisories, or structural concerns across the vehicle's ten-year lifespan. Annual mileage has been exceptionally low for the model's age. The April 2021 test logged 5,310 miles, rising to 13,873 by April 2022, 28,169 by April 2023, 38,806 by April 2024, and 47,090 by the February 2025 test. This equates to roughly 4,700 miles per year. The clean record shows no rapid accumulation or suspicious gaps, though the low use implies the car likely stood for extended periods between short urban journeys. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the Leaf's tendency to develop corrosion on stationary components when left unused. The MOT history flags no binding calipers, exhaust emissions failures, or structural integrity issues, but standing vehicles often hide perished rubber and flat-spotted tyres unseen by the tester. Previous owners clearly kept basic upkeep current, with five consecutive passes and zero advisories suggesting disciplined servicing. The absence of minor consumable wear notes such as wiper blades or tyre tread limits means the DVSA checks found nothing worthy of comment. Verify battery state of health and underbody condition before purchase, as these fall outside the MOT scope.