2016 Nissan Leaf Electric · EU66 OBP

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT pass dated 1 July 2026, with no defects or advisories recorded at the most recent test. This continues an overall positive trend, as the car has passed its annual inspection on every occasion since 2020, with only a single failure event noted in June 2024 which was rectified and followed by a clean pass the same day. The only previously recorded advisory items appeared in 2021, relating to tyre perishing and drive shaft boot deterioration, both of which were evidently addressed in subsequent years given the absence of recurring entries. The maintenance pattern is therefore stable and reassuring, with no persistent or escalating issues appearing in the official record and no suggestion of neglect or deferred repairs. With a recorded mileage of 26,559 miles across approximately ten years of service, this Nissan Leaf has covered an average of just 2,656 miles per annum, a figure substantially below the typical annual mileage for a privately used vehicle. Such low usage strongly suggests extended periods of standing or predominantly short urban journeys, which carries specific mechanical implications for an electric vehicle. While the high-voltage battery and electric drivetrain are less susceptible to the wear associated with combustion engines, prolonged inactivity can still encourage corrosion of brake discs through lack of use, deterioration of the 12V auxiliary battery, degradation of seals and bushes through static loading, and potential issues with the charging system if the vehicle is rarely plugged in or driven to a substantial state of charge. Given the low annual mileage and the age of the vehicle, a prospective buyer should conduct a number of physical inspections beyond the MOT record. Brake discs should be examined for surface corrosion, as standing vehicles commonly develop rust that can lead to binding calipers, uneven braking, or shudder under pedal pressure, and a test drive should confirm smooth, consistent retardation without pulling to one side. The 12V auxiliary battery is particularly vulnerable to failure through lack of use and may require replacement regardless of its date stamp; a weak battery can trigger warning messages on the dashboard and is a frequent cause of non-start conditions in Leaf models. The original high-voltage battery health should also be verified, ideally through the dashboard state of charge indicator and any remaining manufacturer warranty or battery state of health report from a Nissan dealer, as capacity loss is the single most significant age-related concern for any Leaf approaching ten years old. Finally, although tyres were inspected and passed at the most recent MOT, items such as sidewall perishing, coolant and brake fluid condition, suspension bushes, and the integrity of the underbody corrosion protection should all be physically assessed, as calendar age rather than mileage often governs the deterioration of these components in low-use vehicles.