2018 Nissan Leaf Electric · CP68 ABU

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile following its most recent MOT pass on 24 March 2026 at 18,647 miles, which recorded no defects. This follows a period of increasing advisory items in 2025 that suggest a shift from a clean maintenance record to one requiring more frequent attention to consumables. While the vehicle passed all tests, the 2025 inspection showed a significant cluster of issues including deteriorated wiper blades, perishing tyres, and thinning brake pads. The absence of defects in the 2026 test indicates that these previously flagged items were addressed. The mileage pattern confirms very light usage for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,331 miles per year. The data shows consistent, low-interval driving, with the mileage increasing from 9,229 in December 2021 to 18,647 in March 2026. This low annual mileage explains why many of the recorded issues involve rubber components and tyres rather than heavy mechanical wear. The perishing tyres noted in the 2024 and 2025 tests are a classic symptom of a vehicle that spends long periods stationary, causing the rubber to degrade due to age rather than tread wear. A prospective buyer should focus an inspection on the condition of the tyres and rubber seals. The recurring advisories for cracking and perishing tyres in 2024 and 2025 suggest that while the tread depth may be sufficient, the structural integrity of the sidewalls is susceptible to age-related degradation. The tester also flagged pitted or scored brake discs in December 2021, which is common in low-use vehicles where moisture causes surface corrosion on the discs during periods of inactivity. The 2025 report specifically highlighted thinning brake pads on both rear wheels and worn edges on the offside front tyre. Although the 2026 test shows these were resolved, a physical check of the remaining brake pad thickness and the current state of the tyre sidewalls is necessary. Given the low mileage, the primary mechanical risks relate to age-related deterioration of consumables rather than high-wear components like suspension bushes or drivetrain elements.