2021 Nissan Leaf Electric · NG21 DWV
2021 Nissan Leaf (electric). First registered 12 May 2021. Recorded mileage 38,202 miles. MOT valid until 10 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN LEAF
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,202 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Electric
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- Common Faults
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NG21 DWV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 38,202 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NG21 DWV 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 2021 Nissan Leaf (NG21 DWV) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
NG21 DWV Mileage History
- 12/04/202428,393 mi
- 29/04/202428,396 mi+3 mi
- 12/05/202533,533 mi+5,137 mi
- 08/05/202638,201 mi+4,668 mi
- 08/05/202638,202 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,738 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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