2020 Nissan Leaf Electric · FL70 DVO
2020 Nissan Leaf (electric). First registered 05 Sept 2020. Recorded mileage 54,463 miles. MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN LEAF
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,463 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Electric
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FL70 DVO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 54,463 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FL70 DVO 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 (FL70 DVO) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 September 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 (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
FL70 DVO Mileage History
- 13/09/202324,794 mi
- 11/09/202432,589 mi+7,795 mi
- 10/09/202546,444 mi+13,855 mi
- 10/09/202546,457 mi+13 mi
- 09/09/202654,463 mi+8,006 mi
Average of roughly 9,925 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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