2017 Nissan Leaf Electric · CE17 VTK

A clean MOT history with no recorded advisories or failures across seven tests since 2019 characterises the recorded roadworthiness profile of this 2017 Nissan Leaf. Every examination, including the most recent pass on 23 October 2025, returned a defect-free result, and the only set of advisories ever logged appeared on 10 August 2022, relating to nearside front tyre wear and cracking on both rear tyres. The absence of any subsequent advisories for those tyres suggests replacement was carried out, and no new wear, corrosion, suspension, brake, or structural items have been flagged in any of the four tests since. Overall, the DVSA record presents a stable, untroubled pattern of roadworthiness with no evidence of deteriorating condition at test. The recorded mileage of 43,006 miles over approximately nine years equates to an annual accumulation of around 4,778 miles, which sits well below the typical usage rate for a vehicle of this age. Testing gaps are not particularly pronounced, with MOT entries in 2019, 2020, 2022 (twice), 2023, 2024, and 2025 covering the vehicle's life on the road, although the absence of a 2021 test implies the car may not have been driven or presented for examination during that year. Lower annual mileage generally means reduced wear on friction components such as brake discs and pads, which on a Leaf are largely exercised through regenerative braking rather than friction application. However, prolonged stationary periods can introduce their own concerns, particularly around the 12V auxiliary battery and tyre degradation from prolonged load-bearing on the same footprint, the latter being directly relevant given the tyre cracking advisories recorded in 2022. For a prospective buyer, the test-drive priorities should focus on the items that have historically attracted attention on this vehicle, beginning with the tyres. Inspect the sidewalls and tread of all four wheels for cracking, perishing, or uneven shoulder wear, particularly on the nearside front where edge wear was previously noted. Uneven wear patterns can point to suspension geometry issues, so listen for clonks, knocks, or rattling from the front suspension over uneven surfaces and check for excessive play in the steering. Although no brake-related advisories have ever been recorded, the brake pedal should feel firm and progressive without excessive travel, and the rotors should not exhibit significant judder under braking, which on a Leaf can indicate corrosion build-up on the discs from infrequent use. Given the low annual mileage and the likelihood of extended standing periods, particular attention should be paid to signs of stale or degraded components during a physical inspection. Check that the 12V auxiliary battery in the engine bay is functioning correctly and confirm the vehicle's high-voltage state of charge and range capability are consistent with expectations for the battery health, as this is the single most expensive item on a Leaf of this age. Examine the underside of the vehicle, paying particular attention to the suspension arms, bushes, and anti-roll bar links for any perishing or corrosion, and inspect the brake pipes and flexible hoses for surface rust or weeping, even though no such defects have been flagged at test. Finally, confirm that all warning lights extinguish promptly after start-up and that the vehicle drives without hesitation, abnormal noises, or warning messages, which together would provide reasonable confidence that the record of consistent MOT passes reflects the car's current mechanical condition.