2021 Nissan Leaf Electric · FN71 MVA

The 2021 Nissan Leaf presents a stable and clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 12 September 2025 at 23,172 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior test on 4 September 2024 at 17,466 miles also passed with no advisories. The maintenance trend shows no worsening faults, recurring defects, or unresolved mechanical risks across both annual examinations. The recorded mileage reflects light use for a five-year-old vehicle. The car covered just 5,706 miles between September 2024 and September 2025, averaging roughly 4,634 miles per year since registration. Such low annual accumulation suggests predominantly short, infrequent journeys or extended standing periods, with no rapid mileage spikes that would accelerate drivetrain or suspension wear. The DVSA data is sparse but entirely clean, showing no test failures, advisories, or gaps in the two recorded entries. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the unblemished record. Low-mileage EVs left standing can develop flat-spotted tyres, degraded 12-volt auxiliary batteries, and corroded brake discs through lack of use. The MOT testers raised no concerns on these items, but standing-related issues fall outside a static emissions and lighting check. Verify the condition of the suspension bushes, brake calipers, and underbody structural integrity in person. The Leaf's aluminium floor pan and battery enclosure deserve a close look for impact damage or corrosion. The clean history implies the previous keeper kept basic statutory upkeep current, yet the sparse two-entry record offers limited insight into component longevity beyond the test bay.