2012 Nissan Leaf Electricity · LR62 SRV

Most recent MOT (27 June 2025) was a clean pass at 58 553 mi with no recorded defects, indicating the car met the statutory safety standards at that point. The MOT record shows a clear pattern of tyre and brake wear. In July 2022 the car failed because the front tyres were significantly worn – one tyre was low on the outer edge, another was below the 1.6 mm tread limit and had exposed ply. By June 2023 the rear tyres were noted as “slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” and both front and rear brake pads were reported as “wearing thin”. No further defects were recorded in the 2024 and 2025 tests, suggesting that the tyre and brake issues were addressed after the 2022 failure. The absence of repeat warnings in the two most recent MOTs points to an improving trend, but the history highlights that tyre and brake wear have been the dominant safety concerns. At 58 553 mi the 2012 Leaf averages about 4 200 mi per year, which is low for a vehicle of this age. Low mileage can mean the car has been lightly used, which generally reduces wear on components such as suspension, steering and drivetrain. However, it can also indicate long periods of inactivity, during which rubber can deteriorate and brakes can seize. The MOT record of tyre and brake wear therefore suggests that at least some of the mileage was accumulated under relatively hard use, or that the tyres and pads were simply overdue for replacement when the car was inspected.