2012 Nissan Leaf Electricity · VE62 AED

The 2012 Nissan Leaf presents a stable and improving roadworthiness profile, culminating in a clean pass at 57,333 miles on 24 April 2026. That test recorded zero defects, indicating all previously flagged items were rectified. The only blemish in the most recent cycle was an advisory for an ineffective offside wiper blade, a minor consumable issue. The maintenance trend is clearly positive, with no recurring mechanical or structural failures across the five-year record. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging only 4,095 miles per year. Between the March 2023 test at 49,006 miles and the March 2024 test at 51,669 miles, the car covered 2,663 miles in twelve months. The gap between March 2024 and April 2026 is more pronounced, with just 5,664 miles added over roughly two years. This suggests prolonged periods of light use or standing, which can introduce its own concerns around tyre perishing, brake surface corrosion, and battery health degradation from lack of regular cycling, even though the odometer reading remains modest. The advisory history is sparse and confined to consumable wear items. A nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit was flagged in April 2025 at 57,036 miles, and the offside wiper blade was noted in April 2026. No suspension, braking, or structural defects have ever appeared on the record. The absence of any corrosion, exhaust, or electrical advisories across five consecutive tests is a strong indicator of sound structural integrity for an electric vehicle of this age. A buyer should still inspect the tyre date codes and sidewalls for age-related cracking, given the low annual mileage and potential for original or poorly stored replacements. The 12-volt auxiliary battery and high-voltage battery state of health warrant diagnostic interrogation, as infrequent use can mask degradation not visible in a standard MOT. Brake discs and pads should be checked for surface corrosion from prolonged standing. Overall, the MOT record reflects a well-maintained, low-mileage electric vehicle with no evidence of systemic mechanical neglect.