2019 Nissan Leaf Electricity · EU19 SYC

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 28 May 2026 at 57,625 miles, but the test flagged both front tyres as worn close to the legal limit and exhibiting edge wear, indicating ongoing tyre management issues. This follows a clear pattern of tyre-related advisories and failures over the last two years, suggesting maintenance has been reactive rather than preventive. The trend is worsening, not improving, with the same components failing repeatedly despite being replaced or repaired. The recorded mileage of 57,625 over seven years averages 8,232 per year, which is typical for a family vehicle. However, the gap between the May 2024 and May 2025 tests shows no mileage increase, implying the car may have been stationary for a period. The jump from 39,123 miles in May 2024 to 48,513 in May 2025 represents nearly 9,400 miles in a single year, followed by another 9,100 miles to the current reading. This rapid accumulation after a long idle period could mean increased stress on components that had been sitting, particularly brakes, suspension, and tyres. A buyer must inspect the front brake discs closely — they were previously flagged as worn, pitted, and scored, and given the tyre wear, braking forces may have been uneven due to binding calipers or misaligned suspension. The repeated distortion of the nearside front road wheel, first noted as slightly damaged in 2024 and badly distorted in the failed test that same year, points to possible impact damage or worn suspension components such as drop links, control arms, or hub bearings. The rear tyres failed outright in 2025 with exposed cords, a sign of severe underinflation or misalignment, and the front tyres now show similar edge wear — this pattern strongly suggests persistent alignment or suspension bush wear. There is no record of corrosion or structural damage, but the wheel and tyre issues warrant a full underbody inspection for hidden rust or impact damage, especially around the wheel arches and suspension mounting points.