2014 Nissan Leaf Electricity · BD14 RKX

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance trend characterized by recurring failures and deferred repairs on critical components. While it passed its most recent MOT in October 2025 at 143,292 miles, the recorded history reveals a pattern of failing to address developing faults. The transition from a major failure in September 2025 to a pass in October suggests the owner addressed immediate safety items like the indicator bulb and parking brake efficiency, yet allowed significant mechanical issues in the suspension and braking system to persist as advisories. At 143,292 miles over 12 years, this Nissan Leaf averages approximately 12,000 miles per annum, which aligns with typical national averages for its age. However, the data shows a period of heavy use with 11,198 miles covered between August 2024 and October 2025. This rapid accumulation placed high demand on the vehicle's wear components, as evidenced by the rapid degradation of the front tyres which reached the point of failure with exposed cords noted during the September 2025 test. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension architecture. The record shows persistent corrosion on the coil springs and Macpherson struts dating back to 2024, with play developing in the anti-roll bar linkage and wear on the sub-frame pins appearing recently. These issues indicate advancing structural fatigue of the front-end assembly. The recurring mention of a fluctuating offside front service brake also suggests thinned brake discs or a sticking caliper, which will likely require immediate replacement to ensure consistent stopping performance. The braking system requires urgent attention due to the history of a binding rear brake in 2024 and a failing parking brake in late 2025. Furthermore, the frayed offside front seat belt webbing noted in 2024 remains a verified safety concern if not has been replaced. Given the persistent nature of the advisories related to corrosion and wear, the vehicle likely requires significant capital investment to bring it to a high standard of roadworthiness.