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2011 Nissan Leaf Electric · PE11 HHY

PE11 HHY

2011 Nissan Leaf (electric). First registered 11 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 49,953 miles. MOT expired on 01 Mar 2025.

Make & Model
NISSAN LEAF
Year / Origin
2011 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 01 Mar 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
49,953 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
Fuel & Engine
Electric
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 01 Mar 2025
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Fuel Type
Electric
Year
2011
Engine
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Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status with a consistent history of clean passes. The most recent test on 02 March 2024 at 49,953 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, indicating the car currently meets all legal standards. This follows a period of successful inspections in 2023 and 2022, suggesting that the mechanical components have remained reliable under recent usage. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 2011 registration, averaging approximately 3,330 miles per annum. Between October 2021 at 42,036 miles and March 2024 at 49,953 miles, the car covered only 7,917 miles over three years. A brief anomaly in the record occurred on 26 October 2022 at 47,347 miles, where the vehicle failed just two days before a successful pass. This isolated failure suggests a minor rectify issue that was addressed immediately rather than a chronic mechanical failure. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that degrade with age rather than use. Low-mileage vehicles often suffer from seized components or perished rubber parts, so checking the brake calipers, suspension bushes, and tyre sidewalls for cracking is essential. Given the vehicle's age, a close inspection of the chassis for structural corrosion is also necessary, as the MOT record does not yet flag any emerging rust. The lack of recorded advisories suggests the car has been well-maintained, but the low usage increases the likelihood of fluid degradation and dry-related wear.
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PE11 HHY Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2024
  • 49,953 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)

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PE11 HHY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Sept 2026, 14:33
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Nissan Leaf (PE11 HHY) between October 2022 and March 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 02 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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ADVISORY

PE11 HHY Mileage History

  1. 26/10/202247,347 mi
  2. 28/10/202247,353 mi+6 mi
  3. 28/11/202349,952 mi+2,599 mi
  4. 02/03/202449,953 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 1,930 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (75%)
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