2018 Nissan Leaf Electric · FN68 MBY
2018 Nissan Leaf (electric). First registered 03 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 45,866 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN LEAF
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,866 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Electric
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FN68 MBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2025
- 45,866 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN68 MBY 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 (FN68 MBY) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 September 2025 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 (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
FN68 MBY Mileage History
- 22/09/202224,523 mi
- 19/09/202333,117 mi+8,594 mi
- 19/09/202440,449 mi+7,332 mi
- 19/09/202440,449 mi
- 10/09/202545,866 mi+5,417 mi
Average of roughly 7,191 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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