2020 Nissan Leaf Electric · FG20 AVU
2020 Nissan Leaf (electric). First registered 27 May 2020. Recorded mileage 36,490 miles. MOT valid until 27 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN LEAF
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,490 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Electric
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG20 AVU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 36,490 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG20 AVU 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 (FG20 AVU) between May 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 (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
FG20 AVU Mileage History
- 17/05/202320,530 mi
- 01/05/202426,892 mi+6,362 mi
- 28/05/202531,691 mi+4,799 mi
- 28/05/202531,709 mi+18 mi
- 29/05/202636,490 mi+4,781 mi
Average of roughly 5,261 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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