2018 Nissan Leaf Electric · FG18 JVV
2018 Nissan Leaf (electric). First registered 27 Apr 2018. Recorded mileage 62,444 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN LEAF
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,444 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Electric
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG18 JVV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 62,444 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (22 mentions)
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FG18 JVV 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 2018 Nissan Leaf (FG18 JVV) between June 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 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: Tyres (22 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
FG18 JVV Mileage History
- 08/06/202343,048 mi
- 29/05/202449,740 mi+6,692 mi
- 08/05/202555,706 mi+5,966 mi
- 09/05/202555,706 mi
- 29/05/202662,444 mi+6,738 mi
Average of roughly 6,523 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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