2020 Nissan Leaf Electricity · AF20 YKL

The 2020 Nissan Leaf presents a strong and improving roadworthiness picture as of its most recent MOT on 24 April 2026 at 28,360 miles, where it passed with zero defects. The maintenance trend is clearly positive. The only blemish in the entire six-year record occurred on 15 April 2025 at 24,096 miles, when the car failed on a single item: the offside rear outer tyre suffered a structural tear with circumferential cracking, a classic sign of sidewall degradation or impact damage. Crucially, the very same day the car was retested and passed, confirming the tyre was replaced promptly. Since then, two consecutive clean passes in April 2025 and April 2026 indicate the vehicle has been properly maintained with no further mechanical or structural concerns flagged by the tester. The mileage profile is notably low for a six-year-old vehicle. At 28,360 miles, the car has averaged roughly 4,727 miles per year. The progression from 16,997 miles in April 2023 to 19,938 miles in April 2024 shows an increase of 2,941 miles over twelve months, then to 24,096 miles by April 2025, a jump of 4,158 miles, and finally to 28,360 miles by April 2026, adding another 4,264 miles. The annual mileage has been gradually increasing, which is a healthy sign that the car is being driven regularly rather than sitting idle for extended periods. Long-term battery storage without use can degrade an electric vehicle's high-voltage pack, so this upward usage trend is reassuring for the Leaf's battery health. Despite the clean recent record, a buyer should still carry out a focused physical inspection. The single historical failure was tyre-related, so check all four tyres carefully for uneven wear, sidewall cracking, or age-related perishing, particularly if the car has spent time outdoors or in direct sunlight. Inspect the brake discs and pads, as electric vehicles rely heavily on regenerative braking, which can lead to infrequent use of the friction brakes and subsequent corrosion or binding. Examine the suspension bushes, coil springs, and drop links for any deterioration, and look underneath for signs of corrosion on the subframe or battery casing mounting points. Given the low mileage, also verify the condition of the charging port, the 12-volt auxiliary battery, and request a diagnostic readout of the traction battery's state of health to confirm the cells are balancing correctly.