2020 Nissan Leaf Electric · CV20 CVK

The 2020 Nissan Leaf presents a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent DVSA test on 30 January 2026 at 22,387 miles recorded no defects, continuing an unbroken pass sequence across four consecutive annual examinations. No advisories or mechanical faults appear anywhere in the official record. Annual mileage sits well below typical use for a six-year-old vehicle. The tester logged 7,990 miles in February 2023, 13,192 in February 2024, 18,216 in February 2025, and 22,387 in January 2026. That averages roughly 3,700 miles per year. The increments are steady and show no sudden accumulation or unexplained gaps between tests. Such low, consistent figures suggest gentle commuting use rather than neglect, though prolonged standing periods common with low-mileage EVs can age tyres and brake components without warning. A buyer should still verify items the MOT cannot capture on a clean sheet. The Leaf's braking system sees little use at this mileage, so corroded caliper slides or seized handbrake mechanisms may develop unseen. Tyre sidewall cracking from age rather than wear is plausible given the standing time. Inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for perishing, and confirm the 12-volt auxiliary battery health, as both degrade with inactivity. The structural integrity and exhaust emissions require no concern from the record, but a physical check beneath the sills and subframe remains sound practice before purchase.