2020 Nissan Leaf Electric · DG20 XKE
2020 Nissan Leaf (electric). First registered 10 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 41,189 miles. MOT valid until 16 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN LEAF
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,189 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Electric
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DG20 XKE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 41,189 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (4 mentions)
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DG20 XKE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Nissan Leaf (DG20 XKE) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
DG20 XKE Mileage History
- 03/04/202317,326 mi
- 12/04/202425,483 mi+8,157 mi
- 07/05/202532,114 mi+6,631 mi
- 07/05/202532,114 mi
- 18/05/202641,189 mi+9,075 mi
Average of roughly 7,638 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Nissan Leaf (ZE1)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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