2012 Nissan Leaf Electricity · NK62 FPP

This 2012 Nissan Leaf passed its most recent MOT in October 2025 at 45,276 miles, but the inspection revealed a pattern of wear across the front suspension and brake components that warrants careful attention. The most significant concern is the recurring front tyre wear. Both nearside and offside front tyres were reported as worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge in both the October 2025 and October 2024 MOTs. This is not a one-off issue; it suggests either aggressive driving style, poor wheel alignment, or sustained underinflation. Edge wear in particular indicates the tyres have been running at insufficient pressure or the suspension geometry is misaligned. Given that this issue has persisted across two consecutive years, it is a primary red flag. The suspension system shows a clear deterioration trend. In late 2023, the vehicle failed its MOT due to damaged dust covers on both front suspension arm ball joints, a defect indicating that dirt and moisture had begun ingressing into the joints themselves. When retested just days later in November 2023, the vehicle passed—likely after the dust covers were replaced or repaired. However, by October 2024, the MOT noted that both nearside and offside front track rod end ball joints had developed slight play, a sign that the suspension components are loosening or wearing.