2021 Nissan Leaf Electric · NG21 LKX
2021 Nissan Leaf (electric). First registered 07 May 2021. Recorded mileage 25,182 miles. MOT valid until 26 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN LEAF
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,182 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Electric
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NG21 LKX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 25,182 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NG21 LKX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Nissan Leaf (NG21 LKX) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). 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.
NG21 LKX Mileage History
- 26/04/202415,357 mi
- 28/05/202520,210 mi+4,853 mi
- 19/05/202625,182 mi+4,972 mi
Average of roughly 4,765 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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