2016 Nissan Leaf Electricity · HG65 RPV

The 2016 Nissan Leaf presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 2025-05-09 at 84,819 miles, resulted in a pass, but the record shows the car failed on the same day due to a worn nearside front suspension arm ball joint and excessive handbrake lever travel. These were rectified before the afternoon retest, yet the offside front suspension arm pin or bush remains flagged as worn, indicating a resolving but incomplete front-end refresh. The overall trend is one of partial correction rather than thorough preventative maintenance. The vehicle has covered 84,819 miles over roughly ten years, averaging approximately 8,482 miles per year. This is a typical annual distance for a modern electric hatchback. The mileage progression is steady, with no sudden jumps or suspiciously long dormant periods, suggesting consistent daily use rather than prolonged standing. The MOT record itself is complete and consecutive from 2023 through 2025, giving a reliable snapshot of recent mechanical condition. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension. The repeated advisories and the outright failure for worn suspension arm ball joints and bushes across the 2023 and 2025 tests point to a component that has been neglected and patched rather than systematically replaced. The offside front suspension arm pin or bush advisory carried into the most recent pass suggests further wear is imminent. Inspect the inner tyre edges and check for uneven tread patterns, as the 2023 failure noted both rear tyres worn on their edges, a classic symptom of misaligned or worn suspension geometry. The braking system also demands scrutiny. The 2023 failure recorded a binding nearside rear service brake and front brake imbalance, while the 2024 pass noted worn and pitted front brake discs. Although electric vehicles rely heavily on regenerative braking, these repeated mechanical brake faults suggest the hydraulic system may have suffered from corrosion or seizure due to lighter use. Test the handbrake function on a slope, as excessive lever travel was flagged in both the 2025 failure and pass. A thorough inspection of caliper slides, rear brake mechanisms, and the condition of the brake fluid is advisable before purchase.