2021 Nissan Leaf Electric · NH21 AUE
2021 Nissan Leaf (electric). First registered 21 Jul 2021. Recorded mileage 33,838 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN LEAF
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,838 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Electric
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NH21 AUE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2025
- 33,838 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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NH21 AUE 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 (NH21 AUE) between June 2024 and June 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
NH21 AUE Mileage History
- 26/06/202423,747 mi
- 18/06/202533,797 mi+10,050 mi
- 19/06/202533,838 mi+41 mi
Average of roughly 10,299 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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