2021 Nissan Leaf Electric · PA21 SBZ
2021 Nissan Leaf (electric). First registered 18 Mar 2021. Recorded mileage 45,213 miles. MOT valid until 02 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN LEAF
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,213 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Electric
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PA21 SBZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2026
- 45,213 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PA21 SBZ 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 (PA21 SBZ) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 April 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 (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
PA21 SBZ Mileage History
- 13/03/202425,530 mi
- 04/04/202533,685 mi+8,155 mi
- 04/04/202533,685 mi
- 20/03/202644,774 mi+11,089 mi
- 03/04/202645,213 mi+439 mi
Average of roughly 9,571 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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