2018 Nissan Leaf Electric · EX68 AEK

The 2018 Nissan Leaf presents a clean roadworthiness profile as of the most recent test on 18 February 2026, roughly five months before the current date, at 45,920 miles, where the tester recorded a pass with no defects. Maintenance trend remains stable across the available records, with consecutive passes in January 2025 at 40,271 miles and January 2024 at 30,221 miles. The lone anomaly appears on 29 January 2024, when DVSA logged a failure at 30,221 miles yet listed no defects; this points to an administrative duplication rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage accumulation sits well below typical averages for an eight-year-old vehicle. The record shows 13,607 miles at the 23 January 2024 test, then a leap to 30,221 miles six days later on 29 January 2024, implying either a late-entry prior reading or rapid catch-up logging. From January 2024 to January 2025 the car covered 10,050 miles, and a further 5,649 miles to February 2026. Such low annual use, roughly 5,740 miles per year overall, suggests light commuting or extended periods stationary, which can mask age-related degradation invisible to mileage-based wear. With no advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, calipers, or structural corrosion across any test, the Leaf shows no recorded mechanical red flags. Previous owners appear to have maintained basic statutory compliance, though the sparse history offers limited insight into consumable condition. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of the braking system for binding calipers caused by infrequent use, and examine tyre sidewalls for cracking from age rather than tread wear. Structural integrity around subframes and battery enclosure merits a visual check for corrosion given the vehicle's low mileage and possible outdoor standing. The 12-volt auxiliary battery and coolant circuits specific to the EV drivetrain fall outside MOT scope but warrant verification. Overall, the documentary evidence supports a sound purchase subject to independent verification of stationary-age effects.